Eddy Alvarez United States Flag Bearer

     Miami Marlins infielder Eddy Alvarez will be the United States flag bearer for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He will share flag bearer duties with WNBA Seattle Storm basketball player Sue Bird. 

     Alvarez, a Columbus High School grad, will be the first United States baseball player to be given that honor. He was a speed skater with the United States during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Alvarez received the silver medal for the 5,000 meter relay in short track speed skating. He will be 135th person to compete in both the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics.