A shirtless man was arrested after scaling the Eiffel Tower just hours before the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Story Summary:
- A man was arrested after climbing the Eiffel Tower just before the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.
- The climber caused an evacuation around the tower, and police quickly intervened.
- The closing ceremony will feature over a hundred performers and the handover of the Olympic flag to Los Angeles.
Watch: Man causes panic after scaling Eiffel Tower
Panic ensued in Paris as a man was seen climbing the Eiffel Tower on the day of the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.
The man, who was shirtless, made his way up the iconic landmark and was spotted near the Olympic rings on the second section of the tower, just above the first viewing deck.
The incident prompted an immediate response from French police, who quickly intervened and arrested the climber.
The man’s dangerous stunt caused the evacuation of the area around the tower, with some visitors briefly locked on the second floor.
In a video shared online, the climber, grinning as he was escorted by police, could be heard saying, “bloody warm, innit?” to bystanders.
The incident occurred just hours before the Olympic closing ceremony, which was set to take place under tight security.
What to expect from the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony
The closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to be a grand affair, featuring over a hundred performers, including acrobats, dancers, and circus artists.
The ceremony will begin at 21:00 SAST on Sunday, following a live preshow at 20:00 SAST that will recap some of the most memorable moments of the Games.
Artistic director Thomas Jolly, who also orchestrated the opening ceremony, has themed the closing ceremony around “Records.”
The event will include the traditional parade of athletes, the display of participating nations’ flags, and the lowering of the Olympic flag.
A highlight of the ceremony will be the host city handover, where Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo will pass the Olympic flag to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, marking the transition to the next Summer Games in 2028.
