Jewish canoe legend Jessica Fox named Australia’s flag bearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Australia’s Jessica Fox is already widely regarded as the greatest individual slalom canoe paddler of all time, and has four Olympic medals under her belt.

Eddie Ockenden and Jessica Fox pose with the Australian flag after being named flag bearers ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, July 24, 2024, in Paris.

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ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

JULY 26, 2024 04:54

Jewish canoe legend Jessica Fox named Australia’s flag bearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Australia’s Jessica Fox is already widely regarded as the greatest individual slalom canoe paddler of all time, and has four Olympic medals under her belt.

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Jewish canoe legend Jessica Fox named Australia’s flag bearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Australia’s Jessica Fox is already widely regarded as the greatest individual slalom canoe paddler of all time, and has four Olympic medals under her belt.

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