Zoi Sadowski-Synnott to carry New Zealand flag at closing ceremonyRYAN PIERSE/GETTY IMAGES Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has been named New Zealand's flag bearer for the closing ceremony. At 16, bronze medallist Zoi Sadowski-Synnott will become New Zealand's youngest-ever flag bearer after earning the nod for the Winter Olympics closing ceremony. Sadowski-Synnott created history when she finished third place in the snowboard big air as she became New Zealand's first Winter Olympics medal winner in 26 years. Fellow bronze medal winner Nico Porteous, another 16 year-old, will also be honoured during the ceremony and will lead the New Zealand delegation into the stadium. Sadowski-Synnott overtakes Danyon Loader as New Zealand's youngest-ever flag bearer.

Source: Stuff February 25, 2018 04:29 UTC