The gymnast, who took home four medals, left her mark on the event not only with her remarkable performances but with a closing ceremony that's bound to be remembered.
- Aug 12, 2024
AceShowbiz - Simone Biles left her mark on the 2024 Paris Olympics, not only with her remarkable performances but with a closing ceremony that's bound to be remembered. From breathtaking moments with Tom Cruise to a bittersweet medal reassignment, here's a snapshot of the memorable events.
The 27-year-old gymnast Simone Biles capped off her Olympic journey on a high note, taking home three gold medals and one silver. The closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11, saw her honored with the role of carrying the Olympic flag. Biles walked onto the stage at the Stade de France, accompanied by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, as the musician H.E.R. performed the American national anthem, setting the tone for the evening's spectacular events.
Biles, wearing a precautionary boot on her foot due to "a little bit of soreness" in her calf, passed the flag to Hollywood icon Tom Cruise. What followed was nothing short of cinematic magic. Cruise, strapped to a motorcycle, sped through the crowds of athletes into the night, transitioning seamlessly into a pre-recorded video. In this video, Cruise rode through the iconic streets of Paris, passing landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, and boarded a waiting airplane while putting on skydiving gear to the tune of "By the Way" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
This symbolic gesture was part of the transition from the Paris Olympics to the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Games. Following Cruise, the Olympic flag was handed over to Olympic cyclist Kate Courtney, former track star Michael Johnson and skateboarder Jagger Eaton.
