The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics torch relay delivered royal-level drama this week as it passed through the Palace of Versailles! 🏇 French equestrian star Laure Guilhaume kicked off Tuesday’s historic leg by galloping through the palace courtyard before lighting the Olympic flame at its iconic entrance – talk about a grand entrance!
From judo champions to soccer legends, the relay saw 175 torchbearers make history. Japan’s two-time Olympic gold medalist Shohei Ono swapped his judo gi for the torch, while Brazil’s Souza Vieira de Oliveira and French football coach Didier Deschamps brought World Cup energy to the route. 🥋⚽
French tennis ace Caroline Garcia served up the perfect finale, lighting the cauldron at Versailles’ celebration venue. The flame now continues its journey through Parisian suburbs before Friday’s grand opening ceremony. 🎇
As the torch travels through Seine Saint-Denis and Nanterre this week, organizers promise more surprise appearances from global sports icons – stay tuned for updates! 👀
