In 2016, sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou was the country’s first female flag bearer. Born in Greece but of Nigerian descent, the racism and fear the Antetokounmpo family experienced growing up ...

And to add to the honor, Antetokounmpo will carry the flag of his home country at the opening ceremony along the Seine River when the Games officially begin on July 26.

Greece’s Olympic committee did not respond to an email on Sunday seeking comment. The committee selected Antigoni Drisbioti, a racewalker and two-time European champion, as its female flag ...

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made history for Greece carrying his country's flag during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. He is the first Black athlete to bear ...

Social media reacted to Antetokounmpo's historic moment as Greece's first Black Olympic flag bearer. Mark your calendars: Wisconsin athletes competing at the 2024 Olympics.