Paris: The 2024 Summer Olympic flame in Paris have come to a spectacular end, concluding 19 days of unforgettable moments, breathtaking athletic feats, and thunderous applause from fans around the world. The closing ceremony saw an array of sports legends, Hollywood stars, and music icons gather to celebrate the conclusion of the 33rd Olympic Games.
In a memorable handover to Los Angeles, which will host the next Games in 2028, actor Tom Cruise made a dramatic entrance by descending from the roof of Stade de France to collect the Olympic flag, before speeding off on a motorcycle.
The event was followed by a vibrant musical performance on Venice Beach featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre.
Great Britain’s gold medallists Alex Yee and Bryony Page proudly carried their nation’s flag during the ceremony. Page secured Britain’s first-ever Olympic gold in trampoline, while Yee triumphed in the men’s triathlon in a thrilling finish.
Great Britain finished seventh in the medal table with 14 gold, 22 silver, and 29 bronze, bringing their total to 65 medals, surpassing their 64 from Tokyo 2020.
Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), described the Games as “sensational” in his closing remarks. He highlighted that Paris 2024 represented a new era for the Olympics—one that is younger, more urban, more inclusive, more sustainable, and marked by full gender parity.
Acknowledgement was also given to the 45,000 volunteers who made the event possible, with the Games kicking off on 26 July under a rainy sky along the Seine.
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