Paris bids au revoir

The 2024 Olympics concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony at the Stade de France, featuring performances from artists like Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg, and a dramatic appearance by Tom Cruise, who rappelled from the stadium roof. The ceremony, attended by 71,500 spectators, celebrated the Games as a remarkable success, with IOC President Thomas Bach praising them as 'sport at its best.' The event highlighted key moments from the Olympics, including the handover of the Olympic flag to Los Angeles, the host of the next Games in 2028. France's Leon Marchand, a standout athlete with four gold medals, opened the festivities by collecting the Olympic flame. The United States topped the overall medal table, finishing with 126 medals, just ahead of China with 91. The closing ceremony marked a triumphant end to a fortnight of spectacular sporting achievements in Paris.