Masked figure of Olympic torch ceremony sparks speculation
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is behind us. During the event, a masked figure appeared. The media speculates who the mysterious person who took the Olympic torch was.
1:04 PM EDT, July 27, 2024
During the inauguration of the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games, we witnessed several thrilling moments, culminating in the traditional lighting of the Olympic torch. Athletes sailed barges on the Seine River, departing from the traditional stadium presentations of national teams.
During the ceremony, world-famous figures also appeared. Lady Gaga performed on stage, alongside Celine Dion, who returned after an over two-year hiatus from performing. On the streets of Paris, Snoop Dogg could be seen walking with the Olympic torch. There were also former sports stars, including Serena Williams and Zinedine Zidane. The latter handed the torch to the mysterious masked figure.
Masked man took over the Olympic torch
Dressed in a black suit with a white hood, the hero jumped from rooftop to rooftop on Parisian buildings and landed in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. Viewers compared him to the famous character from the game Assassin’s Creed. One of the greatest mysteries of the evening was who was hiding under the costume of the mysterious ninja. The French media began an investigation.
Although the secret remained intact during the live broadcast, debates and hints about the mysterious figure's identity emerged on social media. One of the clues was shared by Clement Dumais, a finalist in the French edition of the television show Ninja Warrior in 2019 and World Chase Tag.
Many argue that it wasn’t just one man donning the costume but several. According to the French daily "L'Equipe," one of the French parkour specialists, Simon Nogueira, took part in the event and revealed: "Of course, I wasn’t everywhere. Other incredible artists also hid behind this character," he said.
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