For almost a month this summer, the whole world vibrated to the rhythm of the performances of thousands of high-level athletes during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Emotion, beauty, exploits, a dream Olympic Games which marked the year 2024 in France.
It all started with an exceptional opening ceremony where sports delegations from around the world paraded on the Seine. Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura making the Republican Guard dance, Céline singing on the Eiffel Tower… breathtaking performances despite the rain.
This unique ceremony will undoubtedly remain engraved in people’s minds. “ For me, these Games are unforgettable. Only a few months ago, we almost fell into this world where France was represented as a country that will end in war, in urban riots, believes this Games enthusiast. And there, this country, for two weeks, united with its population, with its diversity, with its tolerance, with its love. »
And there were sporting exploits, like those of Léon Marchand with four gold medals, a superhero of the pools. “ It’s crazy stuff. I don’t know if it will take me a long time to realize, enthuses the swimmer. I won four gold medals at the Olympic Games at home. I know it’s a lot of work. It comes from all the hours of training. »
For her first participation in the Paralympic Games, Aurélie Aubert won gold in her discipline, boccia. “ In fact, I just realized that I am a Paralympic champion, she testifies. Before, I didn’t realize it. It’s incredible. »
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Among them, athletes who continue to write their legend, this is the case of American gymnast Simone Bileswho after putting his career on hold after the Tokyo Games, marks his return to the highest level in Paris with three new gold medals to his list.
These events took place on unforgettable sites, such as beach volleyball at the foot of the Eiffel Tower or horse riding in Versailles.
And the magic also happened at the Grand Palais, transformed for these Games. It was there that the Ivorian Cheick Cissé won the bronze medal in taekwondo. “ You absolutely had to have a piece of the Eiffel Tower with you. It’s the youth medal, it’s the Ivory Coast medal and I’m very happy », rejoices the athlete.
On the sites or behind the small screen, there were many supporters following the events. “ Me, I was in it despite the fact that I work, etc., remembers a supporter. But it happens once a century, 1924, 2024, it’s an event not to be missed. »
Whether we remember the four medals of American gymnast Simone Biles or the selfie of table tennis players from the two Koreas, everyone keeps in their memory an unforgettable image of these Games.
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