2024 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony Highlights
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  Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 10:47 AM ,     Published On: Aug 12, 2024 07:17 AM

It’s time to say Goodbye to the 2024 Summer Olympics after 19 days of continuous competitions and events. On Sunday, the closing ceremony is held at the Stade de France, where different scenes preview from Los Angeles, which will host the next Summer Olympics in 2028.

Fans of the Olympics in Paris are upset that the Games are finished. They will have to wait almost two years for further action, starting with the Winter Olympics in Italy in 2026, which Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will co-host.

After the closing ceremony, Stade de France is filled with smoke from fireworks.

Tom Cruise Entry

Tom Cruise, who was apparently involved in the production, made a grand arrival at the Stade de France to participate in the delivery of the Olympic flag to Los Angeles.

At the closing ceremony, actor Tom Cruise dived from the stadium roof and dropped to the ground. He then handed the Olympic flag from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and departed on a motorbike.

After riding his bike past the Eiffel Tower in a taped video, Cruise got into a plane and skydived above the Hollywood Hills. To create five linked Olympic rings, three rings were added to the Os of the well-known Hollywood sign.

Singer Yseult Performance

At the closing ceremony in Paris, French singer Yseult stunned the audience with her stunning performance. She was dressed in an incredible Dior Haute Couture costume, honouring the legendary fashion house's rich legacy.

Yseult gave the traditional outfit a modern spin by mixing the blazer with a billowing black silk skirt. Her shoes, gloves, and Dior hat finished her look, making her the picture-perfect example of French haute couture.

Her performance, which combined high fashion with a strong musical presence, was just as beautiful as her outfit and a suitable way for closing out the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

Billie Eilish Performance

This Sunday night, Billie Eilish started the countdown to the 2028 Summer Olympics with a seaside representation of "Birds of a Feather."

She wore a Ralph Lauren polo with an Olympic theme, cargo shorts, and two pairs of red and blue knee-high socks to show her support for Team USA. She, of course, added some of her own unique fashion choices as well.

With dozens of palm trees and a blue seaside dock encircled by an audience of lovers, Eilish's performance perfectly captured the spirit of Los Angeles. Later, Snoop Dogg made an appearance to sing “The Next Episode” and “Drop It Like It's Hot” alongside Dr. Dre, closing out the dedication to the West Coast city.

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Golden Voyager

During the closing ceremony, when the athletes walked into the Stade de France, the lights went down, and a golden figure with a mask soared towards the stage. The "Golden Voyager" then gave a performance that was influenced by an era before the Olympics.

The authors claim that the Spirit of the Bastille was the first of several historical allusions that served as inspiration for the Golden Voyager figure. In addition, "The Génie de la Liberté" is named.

Olympic Rings and Piano

The roughly 20-foot rings that form up the Olympic logo were uncovered for the Closing Ceremony Olympics performances in honour of the tradition of the Games in Greece, and 110 performers and acrobats conducted a choreographed dance around them.

Then, while playing "Hymm to Apollo," the oldest known hymm from classical Greece, pianist Alain Roche was suspended in heaven. It was first presented on June 16, 1894, during the Olympic Games relaunch at the International Congress in Paris.

At Stade de France, the rings were lifted into the air and connected, signifying the strength of unity and diversity.

Most Medal-Winning Country

In the last Olympic event in Paris, the U.S. women's basketball team defeated France on Sunday to capture gold. With that victory, the Americans tied China for the most points with 40.

With 126 medals overall, the United States succeeded impressively. The Americans took home 40 gold medals, 42 silver and 44 bronze.

The United States missed a bronze medal on Sunday when the International Olympic Committee announced that Romanian Ana Barbosu would receive the bronze that had been awarded to Jordan Chiles in the women's floor final.

With 91 total medals, China finished second in the competition. China took home 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze medals. With 20 gold medals altogether, Japan finished a distant third. With 65 medals earned, Great Britain came in seventh place overall, with just 14 of those being gold.

End of Ceremony with Fireworks

As audiences and athletes filed out of the stadium following a spectacular display of golden fireworks, a cloud of smoke began to fill the air.

As Yseult performs her final song, fireworks explode above the stadium to provide a spectacular conclusion to the Paris Olympics. The event ends with an explosion of fireworks, just an hour and six minutes later than planned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is closing ceremony Olympics 2024 scheduled?

At 3 p.m. ET, the ceremony started, and throughout prime time in the United States, fans watched an encore telecast. The Olympic closing ceremony time was 5:15 p.m.

Q. What takes place at the Olympic closing ceremony?

After a final wave by the mayor of the host city, the Olympic flag is pulled down and given to the president of the International Olympic Committee, who will then present it to the mayor of the coming host city.

Q. Why are the Olympic rings five in number?

The Olympic sign symbolizes the activity of the Olympic Movement, the integration of the five continents, and the gathering of athletes from all over the world at the Olympic Games. The Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania are the five continents.