The U.S. flag bearers are a renowned speedskater and a bobsledder, both previous Olympians.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Juliet MacurFebruary 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM

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At the Winter Olympics in Italy, while some countries like the U.S. and Canada have large teams, 15 nations are represented by only one athlete. This includes Malaysia, whose sole competitor is 21-year-old Alpine skier Aruwin Salehhuddin, who carried her nation's flag in the opening ceremony. Salehhuddin, inspired by her father's Olympic participation, is the first female athlete to represent Malaysia at the Olympics. Although she was raised in the United States, she chose to compete for Malaysia to honor her heritage. A challenge for single-athlete teams is the lack of financial support, as Salehhuddin is primarily funded by her parents.

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