Canada picks speedskater Hughes to be flagbearer

The official announcement was to be made later Friday, but long-track coach Ingrid Paul revealed the choice on Twitter.

Hughes is Canada's second most-decorated Olympian with five medals, and the only Canadian to participate in both the Summer and Winter Games.

Hughes was the bronze medalist in the 5,000 in 2002, and also won bronze medals in cycling's road time trial and road race at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Hughes will be the sixth speedskater to carry Canada's flag.

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