Paris 2024: Who Was the Masked Torchbearer at the Olympics Opening Ceremony?
- Fans were left wondering who the mysterious masked figure at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony was
- The masked person jumped across buildings in between performances from renowned artists and the country's parade
- A French personality revealed the identity of the masked person before quickly deleting the update
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, produced a couple of firsts that divided many fans. For the first time in the game's rich history, the ceremony was held outside a stadium as the organisers staged a magnificent march on the Seine River.
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Who performed at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony?
The ceremony was punctuated by electric performances from Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura, and Celine Dion, among others.
There were also two mysterious figures - one carrying the torch and another holding the Olympic flag.
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Reactions to the post:
Here are some of the responses to a post by Celine Dion.
@elonmusk:
"You were great!"
@SiggaMex:
"Thank you for your breathtaking and beautiful performance!"
@julioamx:
"My teary eyes, you’re a queen, legendary moment."
@Leslieoo7:
"Your performance was magnificent. Just perfect. Thank you for sharing your voice with us tonight."
The torchbearer walked across many of Paris' iconic buildings, including the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay. He took the torch from some children before handing it to French football legend Zinedine Zidane. The rider wore a black hood and a white coat, which resembled a character from Assassin's Creed.
Another masked person carried the Olympic flag on a metal horse across the river before delivering it to the Trocadero.
Who was the masked torchbearer at Paris 2024?
Fans were hoping that the identity of the masked people would be revealed before the ceremony's conclusion, but he disappeared after handing over the torch.
It has now emerged that there is a possibility the torchbearer was played by more than one person. AS now reports that Simon Nogueira, a French free-running champion, claimed that he was among those who carried the torch.
Reaction to the post:
Here are some of the responses to the post.
@withLoveBihar:
"Awesome job organizing committee."
@mridulablog:
"Spare us please! Most bizzare opening ceremony."
@BassonBrain:
"Mona knew she had to retreat for the Olympics."
Nogueira shared the update on an Instagram story but quickly deleted it thereafter.
"I obviously wasn’t everywhere. Other incredible artists also embodied this character," he said.
Clement Dumais, a multiple-tag World Champion, added to the intrigue by claiming that 12 masked people were used on his X account.
The ceremony saw 85 boats carry over 7,000 athletes from 205 nations and territories across the river before French President Emmanuel Macron and IOC President Thomas Bach officially opened the ceremony.
Highest-paid athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are set to showcase athletes from various sports, all vying to represent their countries.
Many of these competitors are not just winning medals but also raking impressive salaries, winnings, and endorsements. Briefly News highlights the top 20 highest-paid athletes gearing up for the biggest sporting event in Paris.
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