Maskill to be Paris 2024 closing ceremony flagbearer for ParalympicsGB

Poppy Maskill, who is ParalympicsGB’s most successful multi-medallist of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, has been announced alongside Para taekwondo athlete, Matt Bush - who claimed gold in the men’s 80kg + class - as the pair who will carry the flag into the Stade De France at the closing ceremony.

Having won Great Britain's first gold of the Games in emphatic fashion - setting a world record in the Women's S14 100m Butterfly, 19-year-old Maskill went on to win golds in the Women's S14 100m Backstroke and the Mixed S14 4x100m Freestyle relay as well silvers in the Women's S14 200m Freestyle and 200m Individual Medley events.

Commenting on her flagbearer selection and Games experience, Maskill said: “I’ve won five medals in Paris, the butterfly was my favourite as it was my first Paralympic medal and a world record. Next time I really want to win five golds. I’ve had a really amazing time and I can’t wait to carry the flag."

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ParalympicsGB Chef de Mission, Penny Briscoe OBE added: “Poppy and Matt have not only excelled in their sports at their first ever Games, delivering amazing performances for ParalympicsGB – they have been fantastic team members off the field of play too. They have thrived in the Paralympic Village and supported their team mates throughout, exemplifying the team spirit and values that ParalympicsGB as a team is so proud of.

“Competing for the first ever time at a Paralympic Games is a momentous occasion for anyone, and I’m delighted to see Poppy and Matt take it all in their stride. They will now be able to add to their fantastic memories of Paris 2024 with the honour of carrying the Union flag for ParalympicsGB at the Closing Ceremony this evening.”

View full announcement on ParalympicsGB website here.