Tears and sleepless nights as Marshall and Adlington get Scotland flag honour
Bowler Alex Marshall and judoka Sarah Adlington will carry the Scotland flag at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
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"It's a bit nerve-wracking really, but I certainly had a tear in my eye when I came out the lift this morning and all the athletes were there."
— Alex Marshall , Athlete
"I'm just so excited. I was so nervous when I woke up this morning, and I think I'll be even more nervous tomorrow."
— Sarah Adlington , Athlete
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Bowler Alex Marshall and judoka Sarah Adlington will carry the Scotland flag at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
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