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Dame Lisa Carrington: From Gold Medals to Flag-Bearing Glory! 🇳🇿🏅

Who's ready to celebrate? Dame Lisa Carrington leads New Zealand's Olympic closing ceremony as our flag bearer! Find out all the juicy details! 🎉

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games come to a dazzling close, New Zealand has a reason to celebrate—Dame Lisa Carrington, our most successful Olympian, has been named the flag bearer for the closing ceremony! Having won a stunning three gold medals at this year's Games, which elevates her Olympic medal count to a phenomenal eight golds and one bronze, Dame Lisa exemplifies what it means to be a champion. This is an honor richly deserved and showcases her unwavering dedication to excellence in sport, inspiring countless Kiwis along the way.

Joining her in this momentous role is Finn Butcher, who also brought home gold, adding to the joyful atmosphere of celebration. As they carry the New Zealand flag, they symbolize the spirit and resilience of our athletes who have dazzled the world with their performances. From thrilling races on the water to races on land, Kiwi athletes have truly made their mark at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, proving that New Zealand is indeed a powerhouse in the sports arena!

The cherry on top of this spectacular event? Appearances by international stars like Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers! Their performances during the closing ceremony are sure to add that extra sparkle to an already unforgettable night. Picture this: world-class athletes mingling with legendary music acts in one magical moment. Who wouldn't want to be there experiencing this blend of athletic prowess and musical brilliance?

As we wave goodbye to Paris 2024 and look forward to future Olympics, it's important to remember just how much these events unite countries and provoke a sense of pride nationally. Did you know that New Zealand has only ever missed one Olympic Games since its inception? Or that Lisa Carrington is the first New Zealander to win gold in three consecutive Olympic Games? Both facts underscore our country’s long and dedicated history in the Olympics, as well as the incredible achievements of our athletes, making us all proud to be Kiwis!