Flag bearers for the London Olympics

Each country has a process of choosing flag bearers for the Olympic opening ceremony's 'Parade of Nations'. Here are some of the athletes who will be leading their team into the London 2012 Olympic stadium with patriotic pride. -- By Tiara Chiaramonte

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In Australia, they do things a little different.They don't announce their flag bearer until the night before the Olympics, which becomes gambling fodder for Aussies. Australian rower and three-time Olympic gold medalist James Tomkins was the winner in 2008.
In Australia, they do things a little different.They don't announce their flag bearer until the night before the Olympics, which becomes gambling fodder for Aussies. Australian rower and three-time Olympic gold medalist James Tomkins was the winner in 2008.

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