Summary:
- Paris Olympics 2024 ends with a grand closing ceremony.
- The Olympic flag was handed over to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.
- Athletes and spectators celebrated a successful and memorable event.
Tony Estanguet, Paris 2024 chief, praised the event, saying, “From one day to the next, the whole of France became Olympic,” highlighting the unity and excitement the Games brought to the country. French swimmer Leon Marchand, who won four gold medals, became a national hero, embodying the spirit of the Games.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach thanked the athletes, emphasizing, “You showed us what greatness human beings are capable of,” as he closed the Games. He called on everyone to embrace a “culture of peace,” inspired by the unity displayed during the Olympics.
The Olympic flag was officially handed over to Los Angeles, with a dramatic performance featuring US gymnast Simone Biles and actor Tom Cruise, symbolizing the transition from Paris to LA for the 2028 Games. The closing ceremony continued with a vibrant celebration of humanity, featuring performances by California-native artists and a touching moment as French swimmer Leon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame.
And now, the end is near. And so, we face the final curtain.
🔥 As we bid farewell to the Paris 2024 Olympic flame, Yseult treats us to a spine-tingling rendition of “My way”.#Paris2024 #LA28 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/SWRYUpVW86
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024
The Paris Olympics also highlighted significant athletic achievements, with the United States topping the medal table with 126 medals, followed by China and Japan. The event successfully reignited global enthusiasm for the Olympics, leaving behind a legacy of unity and excellence.
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 🎖️
➡️ USA topped with 126 medals, including 40 Gold 🇺🇸
➡️ China 2nd with 91 medals, including 40 Gold 🇨🇳
➡️ Japan 3rd with 45 medals, including 20 Gold 🇯🇵
➡️ Australia 4th with 53 medals, including 18 Gold 🇦🇺
➡️… pic.twitter.com/4pBciWJ0uz— Paris 2024 Olympics Commentary (@Paris2024Club) August 11, 2024
