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August 12, 2024
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Tom Cruise leaps into action as LA takes on Olympic mission

Tom Cruise leaps into action as LA takes on Olympic mission

The beaming actor high-fived athletes after making the roughly 160-foot descent...

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During the Paris Games closing ceremony, Tom Cruise dramatically rappelled from the Stade de France roof to accept the Olympic flag, marking the official handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. He then sped off on a motorcycle, symbolizing the start of the countdown to LA28.

  • Tom Cruise descended approximately 160 feet from the roof of the Stade de France.
  • The flag was received from LA Mayor Karen Bass, accompanied by US gymnast Simone Biles.
  • A prerecorded video showed Cruise skydiving towards the Hollywood sign, with the Olympic rings incorporated, before the flag traversed Los Angeles to a beach party featuring performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, and Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.

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