SportsMasked mystery: Who carried the Olympic torch at the Paris Games?

Masked mystery: Who carried the Olympic torch at the Paris Games?

He took over the Olympic torch. Media around the world speculate on who it was.
He took over the Olympic torch. Media around the world speculate on who it was.
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Karol Osiński

27 July 2024 09:46

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is behind us. During the event, a masked figure appeared. The media speculates about the identity of the mysterious person who carried the Olympic torch.

During the inauguration of the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games, we witnessed several thrilling moments, culminating in the traditional lighting of the Olympic torch. Athletes sailed barges on the River Seine, departing from the traditional stadium presentations of national teams.

During the ceremony, world-famous figures also appeared. Lady Gaga performed on stage alongside Celine Dion, who returned after an over two-year hiatus from performing. On the streets of Paris, Snoop Dogg could be seen walking with the Olympic torch. Former sports stars like Serena Williams and Zinedine Zidane were also present. Zidane handed the torch to the mysterious masked figure.

Masked man took over the Olympic torch

Dressed in a black suit with a white hood, the hero jumped from rooftop to rooftop on Parisian buildings and landed in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. Viewers compared him to the famous character from the game, Assassin’s Creed. One of the greatest mysteries of the evening was who was hiding under the costume of this enigmatic ninja. The French media began an investigation.

Although the secret remained intact during the live broadcast, debates and hints about the mysterious figure's identity emerged on social media. One clue was shared by Clément Dumais, a finalist in the French edition of the television show Ninja Warrior in 2019 and World Chase Tag.

Many argue that it wasn’t just one man donning the costume but several. According to the French daily "L'Equipe," one of the French parkour specialists, Simon Nogueira, who took part in the event, revealed. - Of course, I wasn’t everywhere. Other incredible artists also hid behind this character - he said.

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