Nely Miranda named Mexico’s flagbearer for Rio 2016

Swimmer Nely Miranda has been chosen to carry Mexico’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Maracana Stadium, on 7 September.

Miranda, who won gold in both the women’s 50m and 100m freestyle S4 at Beijing 2008, claimed the world title in the women’s 100m freestyle S4 in Glasgow, Great Britain, last year.

She later went on to become Mexico’s most decorated athlete at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, winning four golds and two silvers.

“I feel extremely proud to have been selected to carry the flag of my country at the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games,” said Miranda.

“It is also a great responsibility because I will headline the many outstanding Mexican athletes that will compete at Rio 2016.”

Swimmer Patricia Valle was Mexico’s flagbearer at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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