Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Set against the rainy backdrop of iconic french landmarks like the eiffel tower, notre dame and the seine river, thousands of athletes poured into the nation’s capital to compete for their chance. Dimitar dilkoff/afp via getty images.
The 2024 olympics opened in paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the river seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on. Relive the athletes parading along the river seine on boats, the olympic rings being unveiled, the arrival of the olympic flame, and the amazing cauldron lighting.