Posted on Aug 8, 2024
Olympics 2024: What it's like to be your country's only Olympian - BBC News
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As the only athlete sent by his country to the Olympics in Paris, sprinter Shaun Gill has been revelling in his temporary status as “the most famous man” in Belize.
He is one of four athletes sent to the 2024 Games as their nations' sole representative. It is a responsibility that brings pride - and some extra anxiety.
Solo competitors told the BBC their jobs could be lonely, but being their nation’s default flagbearer during the opening ceremony had been exhilarating.
He is one of four athletes sent to the 2024 Games as their nations' sole representative. It is a responsibility that brings pride - and some extra anxiety.
Solo competitors told the BBC their jobs could be lonely, but being their nation’s default flagbearer during the opening ceremony had been exhilarating.
Olympics 2024: What it's like to be your country's only Olympian - BBC News
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One has to give this man a great deal of credit for what He has accomplished for himself and for his nation! It must have been rather lonely for him during the times He was not competing..., but that is what shows his strength... He persevered, hi overcame adversity and He competed to the best of his ability. He will return to his native country a hero... to his homeland...
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