HomeSportVIDEO: Historic Moment: Tennis Legends Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams Pass the Torch During the Iconic Relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Leaving Audience Moved
VIDEO: Historic Moment: Tennis Legends Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams Pass the Torch During the Iconic Relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Leaving Audience Moved
Tennis legends Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, and Amelie Mauresmo graced the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 27 with their presence. They participated in the iconic torch relay, passing the flame among themselves before it lit the Olympic cauldron.
During the 12th and final chapter of the ceremony, called ‘Eternité’, Rafael Nadal received the torch from French football legend Zinedine Zidane, who had taken it from the mysterious torch-bearer.
The Spaniard then passed the torch to 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams:
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They were joined by track and field star Carl Lewis and Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, embarking on a journey down the Seine with the torch in a boat.
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After the boat reached its destination, Rafael Nadal handed the prestigious torch to former World No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo, the current director of the French Open.
Nadal hands over the torch to Mauresmo (Source: Getty)
Mauresmo carried the torch for a while before passing it to former NBA legend Tony Parker. Joined by 16 Olympians and Paralympians, they made their way to the cauldron. The final torchbearers, French athlete Marie-Jose Perec and judo practitioner Teddy Riner lit the cauldron, following which a hot air balloon lifted the flame high into the Paris sky.
The Olympic cauldron in the sky (Source: Getty)
The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics was truly a star-studded affair, with tennis legends Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, and Amelie Mauresmo stealing the show. The iconic torch relay was a sight to behold, as Nadal, Williams, and Mauresmo passed the flame among themselves before it illuminated the Olympic cauldron in a breathtaking display.As the ceremony reached its final chapter, aptly named ‘Eternité’, Rafael Nadal received the torch from none other than French football legend Zinedine Zidane. The torch had been passed down from a mysterious torch-bearer, adding an air of mystery and excitement to the event. Nadal then entrusted the torch to 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, symbolizing the unity and camaraderie among athletes from around the world.Track and field star Carl Lewis and Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci joined the festivities, embarking on a picturesque journey down the Seine with the torch in hand. The torch was then passed to Amelie Mauresmo, a former World No. 1 and the current director of the French Open, adding a touch of legacy and tradition to the ceremony.Former NBA legend Tony Parker was the next in line to carry the torch, accompanied by 16 Olympians and Paralympians as they made their way to the majestic cauldron. The honor of lighting the cauldron fell upon French athlete Marie-Jose Perec and judo practitioner Teddy Riner, culminating in a spectacular display as a hot air balloon lifted the flame high into the Parisian sky.The magic of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony will be etched in the memories of sports fans worldwide, showcasing the indomitable spirit of athletes and the power of sport to unite us all. Stay tuned for more updates and inspiring stories from the world of sports.
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