Tentoglou nominated as Greek flag bearer for Olympic closing ceremony
Miltiadis Tentoglou, of Greece, celebrates after winning the men's long jump final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday. [AP]
Hours after winning the gold medal in the long jump at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Miltos Tentoglou was nominated by the president of the Hellenic Olympic Committee to carry the flag at the closing ceremony on Sunday.
State broadcaster ERT reported the nomination, with the official announcement of the flag bearers expected soon.
Tentoglou secured his victory with a jump of 8.48 meters, earning Greece the top spot on the podium.
He is only the second athlete in history to retain an Olympic long jump title, following US athlete Carl Lewis.
