Team USA flipped a coin to choose flag bearer and Shani Davis isn’t thrilled

With the Opening Ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics less than 24 hours away, Team USA has finally selected its flag bearer. Unfortunately, the process looks like it’s left some raw feelings.

Four-time Olympian Erin Hamlin (women’s luge) was named the U.S. flag bearer on Thursday night, according to NBC Sports. During the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Hamlin became the first U.S. athlete ever to medal in a singles luge event with a bronze. 

But speed skater Shani Davis, the first black athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics (during the 2006 Games), had some issues with the process. He took to Twitter to vent after losing out on the honor to Hamlin via coin toss.  Read more…

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