Irish Olympic swimming medallists Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry have been chosen as Ireland's flagbearers for Sunday’s closing ceremony in Paris.
Between them, the pair won three medals – Wiffen with one gold and a bronze and McSharry with bronze – and they have been handed the honour after Shane Lowry and Sarah Lavin carried the Irish flag for the opening ceremony.
"I’m so happy, I think it’s a great privilege to hold the flag, and I’m going to hold it high around the stadium and I really can’t wait; it’s a dream come true for me," said Armagh man Wiffen.
Sligo’s McSharry, who won the first medal of these Games for Team Ireland said: "I was so shocked when they selected me among so many amazing athletes who competed at the Games.
"I am so excited and grateful for this amazing opportunity to be one of the flagbearers for Ireland. This is a great way to close out an incredible Olympic Games."
The closing ceremony will take place in the 80,000-seater Stade de France beginning at 8pm Irish time on Sunday.
Thomas Jolly, the artistic director who oversaw the unique but somewhat controversial opening ceremony along the River Seine, is at the helm for the closing ceremony.
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