Evan Bates named U.S. Closing Ceremony flag bearer

By NBC Olympics

Published February 20, 2026 9:24 am

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Evan Bates was selected by the athletes on Team USA to be flagbearer along with Hilary Knight. In an emotional moment while practicing for Saturday’s figure skating Exhibition Gala, Chock broke the news to Bates.

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