Seasick Serena Williams shocks fans during Olympic boat parade
Athletes did not enter the host city's stadium for the first time in history but were placed on boats and sent along the Seine to wave to spectators. Cameras captured the moment when a tennis player was visibly seasick from the waves.
8:02 PM EDT, July 27, 2024
On July 26, athletes, coaches, and journalists worldwide witnessed an unforgettable ceremony, the details of which had been closely guarded until the very end. The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games took place outside the stadium, focusing on showcasing Paris's most significant tourist attractions.
The organizers prepared a true feast for the eyes and ears, with the highlight undoubtedly being a concert by Celine Dion, who returned to the stage after several years specifically for this occasion.
Among the delegations sailing on the Seine were some of the world's most outstanding athletes, including a soaking wet Serena Williams. The Olympic gold medalist became the center of attention at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, even though she wasn't competing.
Along with other gold medalists—tennis player Rafael Nadal, gymnast Nadia Elena Comăneci, and track and field athlete Carl Lewis—they sailed on the Olympic boat, "carrying the flame" as part of the traditional cauldron lighting ceremony.
Despite their efforts to remain calm, the dynamic rocking of the boat made it impossible, especially for Serena. Cameras caught the moment when the clearly panicked tennis player let out a muffled scream and then covered her mouth. The video of the athlete losing her balance and appearing nauseated quickly spread across the internet.
She was fighting for her life on that boat; She was in shock because she almost fell off that boat—read the comments on TikTok.
Take a look at the mentioned video. Do you sympathize with her?
