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Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates admits it would be a break from tradition however; 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Cadel Evans would make an excell𒁏ent choice as flag bearer at the London Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Whoever has the honour of carrying the Australian flag during the Parade of Nations will be announced on the eve of the oওpening ceremony, with AOC chef de mission Ni꧟ck Green making the final decision.

Cadel Evans, who next week will begin his defence of his 2011 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Tour de France title𓂃 would ꧑make an excellent choice to fulfil the role, according to Coates.

"It's a very difficult decision for Nick, but he shouldn't necessarily be tied to who has been to the most Olympic Games," Coates told ABC Grandstand.

"The team could get great inspiration from someone who has been internationally recognised [in the🦹ir sport].

"I'd be very relaxed about breaking from tradition if Cadel Evans wo꧂n his second Tour de France."

Traditionally, the role goes to someone who has represented at multiple Olympic Games. James Tomkins൲ (rowing) was contesting his sixth Olympics when he had🌺 the honour in 2008, as had sailor Colin Beashel in 2004. Basketball legend Andrew Gaze was competing in his fifth Olympics when he carried the flag in Sydney.

If selected in the Australian team, Evans would ꦬbe competing in his fourth Olympics having competed in B🧜eijing in 2008 and in mountain biking in Sydney in 2000 and 1996.

Adding to the conundrum is the fact th♍at the opening ceremony for the London Games takes place the ev🌺ening prior to the men’s road race.

Fellow Australian cyclist 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Stuart O'Grady, if selected, will be competing in his sixth Olympic Games having won a gold medal in the madison in 2004, two bronze medals from 1996 in the points race and as part of the team puꦿrsuit, while in 1992 he won a silver medal in the team pursuit.

Both cyclists could face strong competition from three-time equestrian gold medallist Andrew Hoy who is expected to be named today for his seventh Olympics. Shooter Russell Mark, who has won both a gold and silver me♐dal, has been selected for his seventh Olympic appearance.