The Olympic torch relay for the 2024 Paris Summer Games made a majestic stop at the Palace of Versailles in Yvelines on Tuesday, bringing a blend of tradition and athletic excellence to the historic venue.
French equestrian competitor Laure Guilhaume gracefully rode her horse through the front courtyard and down the main pathway, culminating in the lighting of the torch at the palace's iconic façade. This event featured a total of 175 torchbearers, highlighting a diverse group of athletes and leaders.
Among the distinguished torchbearers were two-time Olympic judo champion Shohei Ono from Japan, French sprinter Bruno Marie-Rose, Brazilian football player Souza Vieira de Oliveira, and France men's football national team coach Didier Deschamps. The relay showcased the spirit of international collaboration and the unifying power of sports.
The highlight of the day was French tennis player Caroline Garcia, who had the honor of being the final torchbearer. Garcia lit the cauldron at the Palace of Versailles, marking a historic moment that blends the grandeur of the venue with the fervor of the upcoming Olympic Games.
Following the Versailles leg, the torch will journey through the suburbs of Nanterre on Wednesday and Seine Saint-Denis on Thursday. The relay is set to return to Paris on Friday, culminating in a spectacular Opening Ceremony that will ignite the global celebration of sport and unity.
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Torch for 2024 Summer Olympic Games goes through Palace of Versailles
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