De Grasse, Charron chosen as Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Canada will showcase speed and strength at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Six-time medallist sprinter Andre De Grasse and champion weightlifter Maude Charron will carry the Canadian flag during Friday’s parade down the Seine, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday.

De Grasse, Charron chosen as Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Two Canadian athletes celebrate.

Canada will showcase speed and strength at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Six-time medallist sprinter Andre De Grasse and champion weightlifter Maude Charron will carry the Canadian flag during Friday’s parade down the Seine, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday.