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Jake to fly flag on Gold Coast

Flagbearer announced

The Isle of Man's flag bearer for the 2018 Commonwealth Games has been announced.

Cyclist Jake Kelly has been selected for the role at Wednesday's official Opening Ceremony on Australia's Gold Coast.

It's his second Commonwealth Games - and Jake follows proudly in the footsteps of his grandfather, who cycled as part of the first ever Manx team in the 1958 Cardiff games.

All 32 athletes in Team Isle of Man were present as the announcement was made and Chief Minister Howard Quayle made a brief appearance.

The team's General Manager is Trevor Taubman:

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