Erin Jackson Reacts To Being Named Team USA Flag Bearer for Olympics Opening Ceremony

Access Hollywood’s Kit Hoover spoke to Olympic speed skater Erin Jackson in Milan ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony. The Olympic gold medalist shared what it means to be the flag bearer for Team USA at the Opening Ceremony. “It’s such a big honor, especially following in my teammates footsteps because Brittany Bowe was the flag bearer for the last games. I’m just honored that Team USA selected me and I get to honor everyone, it’s just really really exciting,” Erin said. The speed skater also reflected on Milan being her third Olympic games, “I’m really excited for my teammates actually because for most of them, it’s their first Olympics, seeing their reactions to everything and seeing how excited they are, it’s getting me excited.” Watch Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca represent Team USA during the Parade of Nations at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday with live coverage starting at 2:00 PM ET and streaming on Peacock.