Frank Del Duca is Named as Olympic Flag Bearer for Team USA
Del Duca, who is headed into his second Olympic Games, has been involved in the sport of bobsled for over a decade, after competing in his first bobsled race in 2015.
The 34-year-old from Bethel, Maine is a father of two and a member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), with an athletic background in soccer, track and field, alpine ski racing, and baseball.
“Being Flag Bearer for Team USA is an incredible honor. It was also quite the surprise! I’m grateful for the support from my teammates, coaches and staff, Team USA, US Army WCAP, family and friends, and everyone who has helped me on this journey. With the Olympics being held in Italy, it means even more. Nearly everyone in my family is of Italian descent. There is no greater honor than leading Team USA into the opening ceremony at an Italian Olympics. It feels like a bridge between my family’s heritage, and the country I’m so proud to serve. I know my grandfather is watching over me saying, ‘Hey Frangesch, way to go kid’ and would be so proud,” shared Del Duca about his nomination.