2/21/2023 0 Comments My flag the game![]() ![]() “I feel a connection with the Olympic movement, not only because of the medal I won in 2016, but because it brings strong emotions and many very good friendships. “But that doesn’t change the fact that I consider it an honour and a great privilege to march in with the red-white-red flag together with my former teammate Tanja. “The pandemic and its consequences undoubtedly make the Olympic Games in Tokyo very special,” Zajac said. Austria’s Thomas Zajac and Tanja Frank – Sailing Energy pic ![]() Although they are now sailing in different boats – Zajac continuing in the Nacra 17, Frank now in the 49erFX skiff – last evening the old teammates are reunited to walk the Austrian flag into the stadium. ![]() ![]() Not far behind Argentina’s Nacra 17 Rio gold medallists were the 2016 bronze medallists from the same event, Austria’s Thomas Zajac and Tanja Frank. “We’re so thankful for the people that have brought us to this point in our sporting career – my sons, my family, my friends, my coaches – they are so special for me, and I think they will be carrying this flag with us.” ![]()
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