The Olympics closing ceremonies have always been a fitting sendoff for one of the world’s largest sporting events, but this year, the event had an unexpected twist: the appearance of Tom Cruise.
It was reported earlier this week that the iconic actor and stuntman would be performing an “epic stunt” as part of the closing ceremonies, and he did not disappoint.
According to the reports, Cruise was set to rappel into Paris’ Stade de France during the closing ceremonies, followed by a pre-recorded video of him skydiving onto the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. This ambitious plan turned out to be true.
At 62, Cruise is known for pushing the boundaries of what is possible with stunts, and with Los Angeles set to host the 2028 Olympics, it was anticipated that someone representing the city would be present to receive the Olympic flag, as is customary. What happened next was nothing short of spectacular.
Cruise’s Stunt
The 62-year-old actor rappelled from the top of the Stade de France, greeting Olympians after a flawless landing.
The ceremony took an unexpected turn with a surprise appearance by Simone Biles, who participated in the symbolic passing of the Olympic flag from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
In a pre-filmed sequence, the two mayors handed the Olympic flag to Cruise, who then took off on a motorcycle. The sequence concluded with Cruise soaring above Los Angeles in a breathtaking skydiving stunt.
Internet Reactions to Cruise’s Stunt
Has Cruise ever done anything like this before?
Yes, indeed.
In 2004, Cruise was part of the Olympics’ opening ceremonies, where he helped carry the Olympic torch through Los Angeles as it made its way around the world before arriving in Athens, Greece, for that year’s games.
