News Closing the 2024 Olympics: Tom Cruise in Olympic form, on a motorcycle

On Sunday evening, the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games captivated over 17 million viewers with a show lasting more than two and a half hours. Among the evening's highlights was Tom Cruise's appearance. For those who weren't in front of their TV sets or who fell asleep before the final bouquet, a catch-up session.

The Olympic Games fortnight was in full swing on Sunday evening.

Tom Cruise, a great fan of the Olympic movement, enjoyed Team USA's victories in the basketball finals against Equipe de France, before becoming the center of attention himself at the Stade de France. As we reported last Wednesday, there was less suspense surrounding the closing ceremony, compared to its grand introduction with Zinédine Zidane.

The American actor, famous for his undubbed stunts in action films, abseiled down from the top of the enclosure. He then rode a motorcycle to make the symbolic handover of the Olympic flag to Los Angeles, host city of the 2028 Games. As tradition dictates, the host country of the next Olympic Games always enjoys a moment of spotlight during the closing ceremony.

Which motorcycle model did Tom Cruise ride?

True to his trademark appearances, whether in motorcycle grand prix events or in his iconic films, Tom Cruise once again captivated audiences. It has to be said that the Scientologist is still considered a superstar. Although some criticized this intervention as a "symbol of American-style beauferie", it drew a lively response. And yet, the motorcycle piloted by Tom Cruise, a Livewire S2 Del Mar, embodies innovation in the world of two-wheelers, proving that electric can rhyme with performance and emotion.

Far from classic models such as the GPZ 900R from "Top Gun" or the Triumph Scrambler from "Mission Impossible", this motorcycle is Harley-Davidson's first 100% electric model, symbolizing the transition to energy and sustainable mobility. The choice of this motorcycle, which is not immediately obvious, is no coincidence, as it underlines the importance of innovation in the world of two-wheelers.

The ceremony, orchestrated by stage director Thomas Jolly, was also enhanced by the presence of French and international artists. Céline Dion, Lady Gaga and Aya Nakamura (all present at the opening ceremony) gave way to French groups Phoenix and Air, who brought the French Touch so much appreciated by spectators. While it's a shame that Daft Punk didn't reunite for the occasion, the musical atmosphere didn't suffer, skilfully blending electro pop with the Olympic spirit to mark the end of a memorable Parisian edition.