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Aaron Gate: New Zealand Olympic track cyclist on being selected as an Olympic Flagbearer for the opening ceremony

Published: July 25, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

It's a proud moment for two athletes after being named New Zealand's flag bearers for the 2024 Olympic games.\xa0

Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh were formally announced at a ceremony this morning.\xa0

Two-time Olympian Jo Aleh won gold at London 2012 and Silver in Rio 2016, while four-time Olympian Aaron Gate won Bronze at London 2012.\xa0

Gate told Mike Hosking it's a special moment, and one that's taken him by surprise.\xa0

He says 1956 was the last time a track cyclist was named New Zealand's flag bearer, so it's great for his team and for cycling in general.\xa0

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