Speedskater, bobsledder named U.S. flag bearers for Olympics

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Gold-medal winning speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca will carry the American flag and lead the U.S. delegation in the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday.

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee made the announcement Tuesday after Jackson and Del Duca were selected by their fellow athletes of Team USA. The U.S