Foster to carry flag for Team GB at Beijing Opening Ceremony

5 time Olympian Mark Foster was bursting with pride and emotion as he carried the Union Flag for Team GB at the spectacular opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Foz comments "This is the ultimate accolade to be recognised by the whole of Team GB and given the honour of carrying the flag for the team and the country at the Opening Ceremony.  This means as much as an Olympic Medal to me"

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