The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have come to an end with a spectacular closing ceremony at the Stade de France. More than 10,000 athletes from around the world paraded through the stadium, with Team USA represented by flag bearers Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead. The ceremony featured performances by Phoenix and H.E.R., as well as a stunt by Tom Cruise symbolizing the handover to the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
Team USA had a successful Games, winning a total of 125 medals, including 40 golds. Gymnasts Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and others impressed with their performances, while swimmers like Katie Ledecky made history by becoming the most decorated American woman in Olympic history. Track and field athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas, and Cole Hocker also shone, with Richardson leading the women’s relay team to gold and Lyles being crowned the fastest man in the world.
Overall, the Paris Games showcased extraordinary feats of strength and resilience, with athletes from around the world delivering jaw-dropping performances and thrilling spectators. As the Games came to a close, it was a time to celebrate the achievements of the athletes and look forward to the next edition in Los Angeles in 2028.
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