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08-07-2004, 05:02 PM
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Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
Roger Federer will carry Swiss flag
(official news from the Swiss Olympic Association)
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer will carry the flag with the opening celebration on 13 August 2004 in the olympia stadium of Athens. The current number 1 of the tennis world rank list assured to take over this honorable office.
Roger Federer one inquired by the guidance team for this task. With joy the guidance team took Federers knowledge today from the decision that it will march with joy in the point of the Swiss Olympic team into the Oaka stadium of Athens.
Federers predecessors in the task as color bearers were Thomas's fresh farmhand (MTB, 2000 Sydney) and Stefan Schaerer (hand ball, 1996 Atlanta).
07.08.2004
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So happy for Rogi. Hopefully he won't embarrass himself out there.  
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08-07-2004, 05:10 PM
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08-07-2004, 05:12 PM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
Can't wait to see the ceremony! What an honour for Rogi to carry the flag. Will make my life easier to spot him now |
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08-07-2004, 05:23 PM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
Great news! Thanks LCeh  Can't wait to see it! 
It at least will somewhat make up for the possible no coverage of tennis in Olympics.
Rogi carrying the Swiss flag, must be exciting for Rogi! |
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08-07-2004, 05:35 PM
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08-07-2004, 06:01 PM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
We get to see him since he is carrying the flag.
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08-07-2004, 06:23 PM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
Omg I can't wait to see the opening ceremony now it'll be so awesome specially with Rogi carrying the flag!
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08-07-2004, 06:40 PM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
He must be so proud of all he's accomplished for himself and sports in his country! This will be the highlight of the night for me.Go Rogi! You have supporters from all over the world!
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08-08-2004, 12:51 AM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
I started a thread in GM asking about any male players carrying the flag without realising my favourite player was carrying his country's flag 
Well done Roger  I can't wait to see it  |
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08-08-2004, 01:33 AM
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CONGRATS NINJA!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I hope I can see it. I hope Swiss gets some medals. |
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08-08-2004, 03:08 AM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
This will the highlite of a usually boring parade.
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08-08-2004, 03:31 AM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
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This will the highlite of a usually boring parade.
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You are right there. This will be one of the only reasons I watch ther parade this year. YEAH ROGI!!! I hope you will bring the gold back to Switzerland     |
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08-08-2004, 06:23 AM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
Go Rogi
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 ~~~Roger Federer (16 GS): Wimbledon 2003, AO 2004, Wimbledon 2004, US Open 2004, Wimbledon 2005, US Open 2005, AO 2006, Wimbledon 2006, US Open 2006, AO 2007, Wimbledon 2007, US Open 2007, US Open 2008, Roland Garros 2009, Wimbledon 2009, AO 2010 ~~~
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08-08-2004, 09:07 AM
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Fed is the right choice for Switzerland  |
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08-08-2004, 10:35 AM
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Re: Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
Awesome! He must be so proud!!!
Just be on your toes Rogi, August 13th that's a Friday  |
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Rogi carries the flag for Switzerland!
Come on Muzza! 
