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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Olympian Shaunae Miller, the official flag carrier for The Bahamas
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil --- The 2016 Summer Games are officially underway after an opening ceremony on Friday August 5th in Rio. President of the Brazilian Olympic Committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman said, "The best place in the world is here and now!"
Shaunae Miller carried the Bahamian flag. "I want to thank God for giving me another opportunity to represent my country at the Olympic Games," said Shaunae on her Facebook page.
"I want to thank the BOC for choosing me to carry the Bahamian Flag tonight. It was such an honour and a privilege. Thanks to the Bahamian people who continue to support me. I love you all and will continue to represent to the fullest."
Confronting the elephant in the room, chair of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach said, “You managed this at a very difficult time in Brazilian history, we have always believed in you. We live in a world where selfishness is gaining ground.”
Former Olympian Kip Keino from Kenya received the first Olympic Laurel. Since retiring, Keino has helped orphans like himself in Kenya.
Marching in the parade of nations for the first time in history, was the Refugee Olympic Athletes team comprised of ten athletes who are refugees, which was created to support athletes affected by the worldwide refugee crisis by the International Olympic Committee.
“Now with your great talent and human spirit, you are making a great contribution to human society,” said Bach.
As one person on Facebook commented, "
Despite
all the harsh criticism Rio has received in the last few days, the
Opening Ceremony so far looks grand and fabulous. A big shout out to the
organizers working on the Opening ceremony with such a short budget
given to them! Well done."
To find out what's up on the SCHEDULE at Rio 2016, Google has adapted their search engine to show an update when you type in "Olympic Games Rio" ...
We agree. Let the Games begin!
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Fireworks explode above the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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Representing The Bahamas is:
1107213 BARRY Trevor 14 Jun 1983 M AA01 Men's High Jump
1215430 GAITHER Tynia 16 Mar 1993 F AA01 Women's 100m & 200m
1215494 STRACHAN Anthonique 22 Aug 1993 F AA01 Women's 200m
1215500 FERGUSON Sheniqua 24 Nov 1989 F AA01 Women's 200m
1215507 MILLER Shaunae 15 Apr 1994 F AA01 Women's 100m, 200m, 400m
1215520 STUART Bianca 17 May 1988 F AA01 Women's Long Jump
1215659 CHARLTON Devynne 26 Nov 1995 F AA01 Women's 100m Hurdles
1215783 HART Shavez 06 Sep 1992 M AA01 Men's 100m & 200m
1215790 PINDER Demetrius 13 Feb 1989 M AA01 Men's 200m, 4X400m R
1216198 BROWN Chris 15 Oct 1978 M AA01 Men's 4 x 400m, 4X400m R
1216226 MATHIEU Michael 24 Jun 1984 M AA01 Men's 4 x 400m R
1216230 WILSON Jamal 01 Sep 1988 M AA01 Men's High Jump
1216283 THOMAS Donald 10 Jul 1984 M AA01 Men's High Jump
1216296 SANDS Leevan 16 Aug 1981 M AA01 Men's Triple Jump
1216719 NEWBOLD Stephen 05 Aug 1994 M AA01 Men's 4 x 400m R
1217329 GIBSON Jeffery 15 Aug 1990 M AA01 Men's 400m Hurdles
1223744 GRIFFITH Adrian 11 Nov 1984 M AA01 Men's 100m
1223752 ROLLE Jamial 16 Aug 1980 M AA01 Men's 100m
1224030 COLLIE-MINNS Latario 10 Mar 1994 M AA01 Men's Triple Jump
1224071 RUSSELL Alonzo 08 Feb 1992 M AA01 Men's 4 x 400m R, Men's 400m
1229722 BROWN Adanaca 23 Oct 1993 F AA01 Women's 100m Hurdles
1229739 GARDINER Steven 12 Sep 1995 M AA01 Men's 4 x 400m R, Men's 400m
1231348 SMITH Teray 28 Sep 1994 M AA01 Men's 200m
1323144 SEYMOUR Pedrya 29 May 1995 F AA01 Women's 100m Hurdles
1230202 MORLEY Emily 06 Dec 1993 F AA01 Women's Single Sculls
1096403 VANDERPOOL-WALLACE Arianna 04 Mar 1990 F AA01 Women's 100m Butterfly, 100m and 50m Freestyle
1096490 EVANS Joanna 25 Jul 1997 F AA01 Women's 200m, 400m & 800m Freestyle
1096492 TYNES Dustin 07 Mar 1996 M AA01 Men's 100m Breaststroke
BOC Names Women's 4x400 Relay Team for Rio Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 05: Children run with kites at the Dove of Peace during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
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The McAlpine family erupts in cheers and excitement as Team Bahama makes its entrance at the 2016 Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony. Shaunae Miller is pictured carrying The Bahamas flag for our Olympic Team. Pictured at their home (L-R) is Frederick McAlpine, FNM candidate for Pineridge; wife Tracey and their son Sherard. (Photo/McAlpine For Pineridge).
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Bahamian Olympic swimmers Joanna Evans, Dustin Tynes, and Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace (Swift photo)
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Opening Ceremony Rio 2016 Olympic Games during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Rio Olympics)
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