Kingsbury, Thompson named Canada’s flag bearers

Kevin Northup January 28, 2026 11:21 am Last Updated on January 28, 2026 11:22 am

A pair of decorated Olympians will carry the Canadian flag in Milan.

Quebec’s Mikael Kingsbury and BC’s Marielle Thompson have been chosen as flag bearers at the opening ceremony for the Winter Games.

Both are competing in their fourth Olympics.

Kingsbury is a three-time gold medallist in moguls, and Thompson has a gold and silver in ski cross.

The opening ceremony takes place on February 6.

Olympic champions Mikaël Kingsbury and Marielle Thompson named Team Canada’s flag bearers for Milano Cortina 2026 🇨🇦❤️

These will be their 4th Olympic Games! https://t.co/Ohn7tCmBZl
— Team Canada (@TeamCanada) January 28, 2026

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