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Chef de Mission Barbara Kendall chose Connor Bell to be flag bearer because “he performed extremely well in competition but he’s also one of the most outgoing and lovely people in the New Zealand Team. He’s friends with everyone, whether they be athletes or support staff, and I look forward to him carrying the New Zealand flag and beaming that big smile of his at the closing ceremony tonight!” #EarnTheFern 🌿 #Earned

We couldn't be more proud to announce the New Zealand flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony of the III Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires... Athletics New Zealand GOLD medalist, Connor Bell #EarnTheFern 🌿 #Earned

Swipe ➡️ We can’t believe it! Just like that we have come to the last day of the Youth Olympic Games. We are proud of each and every one of our athletes - you all earned the fern. Congratulations to the 17 athletes who are taking home a medal. New Zealand won 3 🥇 and 3 🥈 #EarnTheFern 🌿 #Earned @ Buenos Aires, Argentina

On the announcement of @anitapunt32 ‘s retirement we #ThrowbackThursday to when she won Gold on the Gold Coast this year 🙌🏼🌿🥇 What an impact you have had in the sporting world Anita - Olympian No. 1197 🙌🏼 Delhi 2010 🥈 London 2012 Glasgow 2014 🥉 Rio 2016 Gold Coast 2018 🥇 #EarnTheFern 🌿 Well and truly #Earned