Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor and curler John Shuster were chosen by their U.S. teammates to be flag bearers for Friday’s opening ceremony at the Beijing Olympics.
Meyers Taylor remains in isolation after testing positive Saturday for COVID-19. Speedskater Brittany Bowe, who was second in the voting, will walk with Shuster in her place.
“Being voted by my peers as the flag bearer is the biggest honor of my career," Meyers Taylor said in a statement. “Brittany is very deserving of the opportunity to lead our delegation on my behalf. She is an incredible person with an exemplary character, and I'm excited to watch her and John lead Team USA at the Opening Ceremony.