Grenada Official Flag From The London 2012 Olympic Games
This is the official flag carried into the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games by Grenada's flag bearer, the sprinter Kirani James, during the Parade of Athletes. Capturing the unique atmosphere and tradition of the Opening Ceremony, this flag symbolises Grenada's pride for their athletes and entire nation during the London 2012 Olympic Games. This authentic piece of Olympic memorabilia is the perfect item for any sport fan and/or collector looking to bring home a piece of the games. This unique asset will come with an Official Sporting Memorabilia hologram and Certificate of Authenticity.
Seasoned Triathlete hero, Simon Whitfield, was the proud Official Flag Bearer for the nation of Canada, during the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. The Parade of Athletes saw this multiple record-holding sportsman carry this very flag - the symbolic and genuine standard of Canada - from the 2012 Games arena. A distilled piece of national and athletics pride, this genuine piece of special memorabilia is a momentous artefact, from a momentous games. This unique asset comes with an Official Sporting Memorabilia hologram and Certificate of Authenticity.
Kirani James (born 1 September 1992) is a Grenadian sprinter who specializes in the 200 and 400 metres. He is the reigning 400 metres world champion as well as the reigning Olympic champion, winning the 400 metres at London 2012. This was Grenada's first Olympic medal. James became the first athlete to run a 200/400 double at the 2009 World Youth Championships and was the 2010 World Junior Champion. He gained an athletic scholarship at the University of Alabama and won back-to-back NCAA Outdoor Championship titles in his first two years. James is the third fastest of all-time indoors (44.80 seconds) and ran a personal best of 43.94 at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Simon St. Quentin Whitfield (born May 16, 1975) is an Olympic triathlon champion from Canada. Whitfield has won 10 consecutive Canadian Triathlon Championships titles. Whitfield carried the Canadian national flag during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London.