Nathan Crumpton, the flag bearer, walked around casually in traditional costume, that is to say: in bare bark and slippers. At minus five degrees…
Crumpton has Kenyan roots but is the very first Samoan to participate in the Winter Games since 1994. He starts in the skeleton competition. And even more striking: he was also part of the Tokyo Summer Games, where he took part in the 100-meter sprint. There he finished last in his series in 11.27.
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