WATCH: ‘Emotional’ Coco Gauff’s wholesome reaction to finding out about her being Team USA’s youngest flag-bearer at Olympics alongside LeBron James 

Gauff is set to become the youngest ever American flag-bearer at the Olympics.

WATCH: ‘Emotional’ Coco Gauff’s wholesome reaction to finding out about her being Team USA’s youngest flag-bearer at Olympics alongside LeBron James 

Coco Gauff (Via Imago)

Coco Gauff has been named as the female flag-bearer for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. When her teammate Chris Eubanks announced the news for the first time, she had a very wholesome reaction. 

As the American No. 1, Gauff will lead the women’s team at the Olympics. She will play both singles and doubles as she tries to clinch gold in her debut Games. Team USA arrived in Paris and they were all called for a team photograph along with the official team outfits.

During the photoshoot, her long-time friend Chris Eubanks announced that Gauff would be leading the team at the Opening Ceremony. The 20-year-old was both shocked and excited to hear the news and then receive the jacket as a flag-bearer. 

The WTA No. 2 will join LeBron James as the two flag-bearers for the Paris Olympics. Through a voting process led by Team USA’s Athletes’ Commission, it was decided that Gauff would be their second flag-bearer. 

Coco Gauff documents her trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics

American youngster Coco Gauff is set to make history by becoming the youngest-ever flag-bearer for her country at the Olympics. An already memorable Games debut is set to be even more special for the youngster, who will also be only the third American black woman to achieve this feat. 

Coco Gauff Wimbledon
Coco Gauff Wimbledon (via Imago)

After the news was announced, she stated that it was a surprise for her and thanked everyone present.

I was not expecting that. Thank You, that's really cool. 
Coco Gauff said on receiving the jacket from Chris Eubanks

After missing out on the Tokyo Games due to COVID-19, Gauff will be eager to make her mark in Paris. She also shared a video on social media documenting her journey so far. She gave her fans an inside look into her life recently, from her plane ride to her hotel room and the fun photoshoot. She also shared a glimpse of the team’s practice session, their dining hall, and more.

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