The 2024 Paris Olympics ended on a high note with a breathtaking spectacle that will be remembered for years to come.
The closing ceremony, held on August 11, featured a show-stopping stunt by Hollywood icon Tom Cruise, who is no stranger to high-octane performances.
At 62, Cruise proved once again that age is just a number. He was tasked with transferring the Olympic flag to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 games, and he did it in true action-hero style.
His entrance was nothing short of cinematic, as he leapt from a building, suspended in mid-air by a harness, before descending to the arena floor. The crowd watched in awe as the Mission Impossible star made his dramatic entrance, perfectly suited for an event of this magnitude.
Dressed in his signature leather jacket and jeans, Cruise greeted athletes with high-fives, hugs, and even paused for a few selfies. His infectious energy and charisma were palpable, as he beamed with joy throughout the ceremony. NBC’s commentators captured the moment perfectly, with one exclaiming, “That’s how you do it. That’s how you do it right there,” while another praised the event’s Parisian authenticity.
The highlight of the night came when Cruise took the Olympic flag from gymnast Simone Biles and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. What followed was a thrilling prerecorded video that showed Cruise on a motorcycle, zooming through the streets of Paris.
The video culminated in a breathtaking sequence where Cruise boarded a plane, donned a harness, and leapt out, landing on the Hollywood sign to symbolically hand off the flag to Los Angeles.
The closing ceremony was not just about stunts and flag handovers; it also featured electrifying performances by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, and Snoop Dogg, making it an unforgettable celebration.
As reported by In Touch, Cruise shows no signs of slowing down. An insider revealed in July that he remains committed to performing his daring stunts, despite his age. “Tom seems to think he’s invincible,” the source said, emphasizing his dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on screen.