A light-weight present is displayed on the Eiffel Tower throughout the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer season Olympics on Friday.
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Pictures from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Video games supply a shocking glimpse into the dramatic and closely Parisian-themed day.
Set in opposition to the wet backdrop of iconic French landmarks just like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Seine River, hundreds of athletes poured into the nation’s capital to compete for his or her probability at Olympic gold.
The day included musical performances, beginning with Woman Gaga, who carried out a cabaret-style efficiency, together with large pink feathers and a quick piano quantity.
Later, French stars Aya Nakamura and Rim’Ok carried out.
The musical performances continued with a shifting efficiency of John Lennon’s “Imagine,” rendered by pianist Sofiane Pamart and singer Juliette Armanet.
The Olympic rings had been displayed on the Eiffel Tower as a light-weight present illuminated the Paris sky.
French leaders, together with the nation’s President Emmanuel Macron, formally launched the ceremony.
And for the distinguished honor of passing the Olympic torch, France broke custom, permitting French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane to cross the torch to Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal—a logo of France’s dedication to utilizing the Olympic video games to unite the world.
Later, Nadal left the short-term stadium by boat, the place he was joined by Olympic legends Serena Williams and Carl Lewis of the US, and Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci.
A common view inside an residence as Parisians look ahead to Opening Ceremony festivities to achieve them for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer season Video games.
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Athlete boats journey alongside the River Seine as spectators shelter from the rain.
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Safety patrol by boat in Paris, France, earlier than the opening ceremony.
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Tightrope walker Nathan Paulin performs on a excessive rope throughout the athletes parade on the River Seine.
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Smoke billows close to home windows as performers take part throughout the opening ceremony.
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Actors carry out throughout the opening ceremony.
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Delegations boats navigate on the Seine previous the Ile de la Cite Island.
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Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch.
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Staff Marshall Islands are seen on a ship on the River Seine throughout the opening ceremony.
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Athletes of Staff Spain holding Spanish flags on their delegation boat throughout the opening ceremony.
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A spectator gestures because the Olympic rings are seen dyed into their hair.
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Spectators cheer as Athletes of Staff Nice Britain cross below a bridge.
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Artists performing throughout the opening ceremony.
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Italy athletes aboard a ship within the floating parade on the river Seine.
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The horsewoman walks with the Olympic flag previous athletes on the Trocadero.
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Normal view as flags of collaborating international locations are carried throughout the opening ceremony.
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A employee sweeps rain water on the Trocadero.
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Athletes of Canada wave their flags after arriving on the Trocadero throughout the opening ceremony.
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Rafael Nadal holds the Olympic torch alongside Serena Williams on a ship on the river Seine forward of lighting the Olympic cauldron throughout the opening ceremony.
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The cauldron is lit by torch bearers Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner.
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Athletes of France throughout the opening ceremony.
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