Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris
August 23, 2024 / 3:05 PM EDT / CBS/AP Purple Heart recipient from Westminster to represent Team USA at Paralympics Purple Heart recipient from Westminster to represent Team USA at Paralympics 02:51 Two former gold medalists will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony next week. Steve Serio, who helped the U.S.’s wheelchair basketball team to gold medals in the last two Paralympic Games, and Nicky Nieves, who helped Team USA win its first gold in sitting volleyball in 2016, were selected. The American Olympic and Paralympic Committee made the announcement Friday. U.S. Olympian and flagbearer Steven Serio attends the Team USA Welcome Experience ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for USOPC “I’m overwhelmed and honored,” Serio said. “I never thought this would be something that I’d get to experience in my career. I want to say thank you to all the Team USA athletes.” A five-time world champion, Serio is co-captain of the 2024 basketball team team along with Trevon Jenifer. U.S. Olympians Whitney Dosty, Kaleo Maclay, Monique Matthews, flagbearer Nicole Nieves, Sydney Satchell, Lora Webster