As the Paris 2024 Olympics continues, America's Simone Biles secured her third gold medal of the Games with an impressive vault performance. In the women's vault final, Biles showed her dominance yet again, as Great Britain's Max Whitlock secured a spot in the pommel horse final. Only available for viewing to UK users, check out highlights of Biles' gold-winning routine and catch up on her thoughts on the competition thus far.
The 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony ended with a bang as Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise made a grand entrance in true "Mission: Impossible" style. As he descended from the Stade de France, Cruise was joined by athletes from the Games, and was handed the Olympics flag by Simone Biles and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The hand-off symbolized the transition from Paris to the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which Cruise further highlighted with a pre-recorded clip of him riding through LA and arriving at the iconic Hollywood sign displaying the Olympic rings. This surprise performance from Cruise added an element of excitement and Hollywood glamor to the closing ceremony, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the next Olympics in Los Angeles.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics received a star-studded kickstart as Hollywood actor Tom Cruise made a grand entrance at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The "Mission Impossible" star rappelled from the roof of Stade de France and took the Olympic flag from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and gymnastics legend Simone Biles, passing on the torch in true Hollywood fashion. He then rode his motorcycle through the streets of Paris before arriving at a beach for an epic concert featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre. The perfect blend of entertainment and sports, this ceremony set the stage for a spectacular Olympic Games in 2028.
At the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Simone Biles claimed her second gold medal in the individual all-around gymnastics event, becoming the first American to do so. Her teammate Suni Lee also made history, becoming the third woman to win two Olympic all-around titles. Fellow teammate Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera were seen cheering on their teammates in the stands, along with celebrities like Tony Hawk and Seth Rogen. In the end, Biles, Lee, and Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade took home the top three spots on the podium, solidifying Team USA's dominance in the event.
Simone Biles solidified her place as one of the greatest gymnasts in history as she captured her sixth Olympic gold medal in the women's all-around final in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her electrifying floor routine earned her a score of 15.066, sealing her victory over Brazil's Rebeca Andrade and fellow American Sunisa Lee. Despite a small mistake on the uneven bars, Biles' overall performance was enough to reclaim the all-around title she first won in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Pop icon Lady Gaga was present at the Bercy Arena on Sunday to witness America's Simone Biles' radiant return at the Tokyo Olympics, where she led the US gymnasts into the finale. Gaga took to Instagram to share Biles' almost flawless performance, expressing her privilege to witness the event live. She also penned a special message to Biles, feeling honored to be so close to the action.