KANUTE RAUHE is wearing German flag at the Olympia final party - KICKE

"We look forward to being able to present a worthy banner holder worthy of every respect," said DOSB President Alfons Hörmann. "

The 39-year-old harth had won gold in Tokyo gold with the kayak four. "I've never participated in an opening ceremony. To wear the flag out of the stadium is the coronation of my career," said Germany's most successful canoe shortly after his gold triumph. For the 16-fold world champion, after over two decades, the last blows had been on paddles after over two decades, he finishes his career.

In Rio, a canoe was also allowed to carry the flag

At the opening ceremony, a duo from wife and man had given the German team for the first time. Beach volleyballer Laura Ludwig and Wasserspringer Patrick Hausding wore the German flag. Five years ago in Rio de Janeiro, the three-time canoeing Olympic champion was Sebastian Brendel of the flag carriers in the final celebration.

The German medal winners of Tokyo