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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

The secretary general of the PSOE of Madrid, Óscar Lopez, speaks during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in view of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

The secretary general of the PSOE of Madrid, Óscar Lopez, speaks during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in view of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

The secretary general of the PSOE of Madrid, Óscar Lopez, speaks during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in view of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

PSOE minister and deputy secretary general, María Jesús Montero, during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in the face of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

The secretary general of the PSOE of Madrid, Óscar Lopez, speaks during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in view of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

PSOE minister and deputy secretary general, María Jesús Montero, during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in the face of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

PSOE minister and deputy secretary general, María Jesús Montero, during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in the face of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

The secretary general of the PSOE of Madrid, Óscar Lopez, speaks during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in view of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

The minister and deputy secretary general of the PSOE, María Jesús Montero, speaks during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in the face of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oscar Lopez and María Jesus Montero at PSOE event in Alcorcon - Madrid

PSOE minister and deputy secretary general, María Jesús Montero, during a PSOE event with neighbors and militants, at the Los Pinos Civic Center, on December 15, 2024, in Alcorcón, Madrid (Spain). This is the first act of Lopez as secretary general of the PSOE in Madrid, standard bearer "of change in Madrid" in the face of future regional elections in May 2027, where he opts to be Ayuso's rival. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Velez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Olympics: Torch relay

Former French football player Thierry Henry runs as the first bearer of the flame for the Paris Olympics torch relay in the French capital on July 14, 2024.

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Paris Olympics: Torch relay

Former French football player Thierry Henry runs as the first bearer of the flame for the Paris Olympics torch relay in the French capital on July 14, 2024.

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Paris Olympics: Torch relay

Former French football star Thierry Henry (2nd from L) carries the Olympic torch on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on July 14, 2024. As the first bearer of the flame, he inaugurated the two-day torch relay going through iconic locations such as the Eiffel Tower.

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY

(240416) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos (R) lights the torch of the second torch bearer, French swimming Olympic champion Laure Manaudou during the torch relay after the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY

(240416) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos, runs with the Olympic torch during the torch relay after the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY

(240416) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos (R) and the second torch bearer, French swimming Olympic champion Laure Manaudou pose during the torch relay after the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY

(240416) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos, runs with the Olympic torch during the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY

(240416) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos, runs with the Olympic torch during the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY

(240416) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Greek actress Mary Mina (front R), in the role of the High Priestess, hands an olive branch to the first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos (front L), during the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY

(240416) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos, runs with the Olympic torch during the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY

(240416) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos, runs with the Olympic torch during the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY

(240416) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Greek actress Mary Mina (front R), in the role of the High Priestess, passes the flame to the first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos (front L) during the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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(SP)GREECE-ANCIENT OLYMPIA-PARIS 2024-FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY-REHEARSAL

(240415) -- ANCIENT OLYMPIA, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Greek actress Mary Mina (R), playing the role of the High Priestess, passes the flame to the first torch bearer, Greek rowing Olympic champion Stefanos Ntouskos during the final dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(240203) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer Wang Guifang (front L) holds the torch during the torch relay of China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(240203) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer Wang Guifang (front) holds the torch during the torch relay of China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(240203) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer Wang Guifang runs with the torch during the torch relay of China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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France holds Bastille Day celebrations

STORY: France holds Bastille Day celebrations DATELINE: July 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants in the military parade 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): OLIVIER, Naval School Instructor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): CHIRS, Missile Destroyer Instructor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): Visitor STORYLINE: France on Friday held its annual Bastille Day celebrations with a traditional military parade down the famous avenue of the Champs Elysees in Paris. This year's theme was "Strength and Unity," highlighting the strategic cooperation between France and its allies. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): OLIVIER, Naval school instructor "Proud to come from a military family and work at commandos Kieffer. I'm proud to be a flag bearer. It's an honour." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): CHIRS, Missile destroyer instructor "For me, my pride comes from the parade, from the unity and from all those who have given their lives for our country. In particular, my first parade was on 14 July 2018, the day a

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(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230628) -- YIBIN, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- First torch bearer Feng Zhe (L) receives the torch during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Yibin University in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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(SP)CHINA-HARBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230615) -- HARBIN, June 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The last torch bears as well as the research team members of mechanical arms with Wentian, the first lad module of China's space station, pose with torch bearer Han Cong (front R) during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at Harbin Institute of Technology in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

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Kakuryu performs ring-entering ceremony in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Kakuryu performs his ring-entering ritual at the Atsuta Jingu shrine in Nagoya on July 5, 2014, with No. 1 maegashira Ikioi serving as a sword bearer, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament opening on July 13. It was the first time in 14 years that three grand champions had performed ring-entering rituals at the same time.

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Hakuho's ring-entering ceremony in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho performs his ring-entering ritual at the Atsuta Jingu shrine in Nagoya on July 5, 2014, with No. 15 maegashira Gagamaru serving as a sword bearer, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament opening on July 13. This was the first time in 14 years for three grand champions to perform ring-entering rituals at the same time.

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Okinawans see 2020 Tokyo Olympics with mixed feelings

NAHA, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 6, 2013 shows Isamu Miyagi, the first torch bearer for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, standing with the torch and his uniform at the time at an athletic field in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, where a welcoming ceremony was held.

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Japan's Olympic debut at 1912 Stockholm Games

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows the Japanese athletic delegation marching during the opening ceremony of the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden, which marked Japan's first Olympic appearance. The sign holder was marathon runner Shiso Kanaguri (R front) and the flag bearer was sprinter Yahiko Mishima (L front).

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Japan's Olympic debut at 1912 Stockholm Games

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows the Japanese athletic delegation led by judoka Jigoro Kano (L) marching during the opening ceremony of the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden, which marked Japan's first Olympic appearance. The flag bearer was sprinter Yahiko Mishima.

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Iran's 1st female Winter Olympian in Vancouver opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Marjan Kalhor, Iran's first female Winter Olympian, smiles for a photo on Feb. 10, 2010, in Vancouver. The 21-year-old alpine skier, who served as the national flag bearer in the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place in Vancouver on Feb. 12, said she hopes to inspire the people of Iran.

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton competes during skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton competes during skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton prepares to set out during skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/He Zhangshan)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton waves to the audience after skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton reacts after skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton competes during skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton reacts after skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton reacts after skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton leaves after skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton (L) hugs gold medalist Christopher Grotheer of Germany after skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/.....

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton reacts to the audience after skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton reacts after crossing the finish line during skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AMERICAN SAMOA-FLAG-BEARER-SKELETON (CN)

(220213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nathan Crumpton reacts to the audience after skeleton men heat of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. On Friday, Nathan Crumpton finished his skeleton journey at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District of Beijing, ranking 19 during the skeleton men heat. As the sole representative of American Samoa, Crumpton made an impressive Winter Olympics debut in Beijing. The American Samoa flag-bearer appeared shirtless in native dress with his torso gleaming despite the freezing temperature, stunning the world at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Crumpton has also become the first athlete to compete for American Samoa in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, as he ran the 100m at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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(BEIJING 2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY(CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Li lights the torch of the first torch bearer during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb.2, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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(BEIJING 2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY(CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Li lights the torch of the first torch bearer during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb.2, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Xin)