Olympic Curler John Shuster to Carry US Flag at Opening Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn. – U.S. Curling Team skip John Shuster has been elected as Team USA’s male flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

This is the first time in Olympic history that a curler will carry the American flag at the ceremony.

BREAKING: Our skip @Shoostie2010 has received the highest honor in sport, being elected as @TeamUSA male 🇺🇸 flag bearer at the 2022 Winter Olympics! 🥌

(📸 Bob Weder/USCA) #Beijing2022 #USA #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/gd2Cb5YFjS

— Team Shuster (@TeamShuster) February 2, 2022

Shuster will be joined by elected female flag bearer bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor.

The men’s curling team will begin their competition on February 9th.