The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have come to a close after 19 days of captivating sports and entertainment. The closing ceremony at the Stade de France featured over 10,000 athletes parading through the stadium, with Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead leading the way for Team USA. The event included performances by Phoenix and H.E.R., and Tom Cruise symbolically accepted the Olympic flag for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Team USA had a remarkable showing at the Olympics, winning a total of 125 medals, including 40 golds. Notable performances included Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team on their “redemption tour,” as well as standout performances in track and field by athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, and Gabby Thomas. Ledecky also made history by becoming the most decorated American woman in Olympic history.
The Games in Paris showcased extraordinary feats of strength and resilience, with athletes from around the world coming together to compete at the highest level. The closing ceremony provided a fitting end to the event, leaving spectators in awe of the talent and dedication displayed by all the athletes.
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