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Paris Olympics: With the opening ceremony minutes away, get to know the African flag bearers
The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics will kick off shortly (Jul. 26). Instead of a traditional march into a stadium, about 6,800 athletes will parade on more than 90 boats on the Seine River for 6 kilometers (3.7 miles). This will start the ceremony …