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Tom Cruise Takes the Olympic Plunge: A Stunt to Remember!

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Tom Cruise brought the house down at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony with a jaw-dropping stunt and a surprise twist!

The Paris 2024 Olympics came to a thrilling close with a spectacular finale at the Stade de France. The spotlight shone brightest on none other than Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, who made an unforgettable entrance by abseiling down from the roof of the stadium. Known for his fearless attitude and penchant for dramatic stunts, Cruise not only entertained the audience but also showcased his adrenaline-fueled spirit as he descended gracefully, resulting in gasps and cheers from the crowd.

This epic stunt was crafted in collaboration with television producer Ben Winston, who revealed that the inspiration behind Cruise's jaw-dropping descent came from none other than comedian Conan Oโ€™Brien! The planning for this remarkable performance was shrouded in secrecy, as the team worked tirelessly to ensure fans would be kept guessing until the very last moment. It was a perfect blend of humor and thrill that underlined the unique energy of the event.

As part of the grand transfer of the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games, Cruise dazzled onlookers with not just his style but also a touch of Hollywood flair, symbolizing the bridge between two iconic cities that will host the Olympics. Not forgetting his own flair for showmanship, Cruise conducted the flag transfer in his classic action-hero styling, adding an unforgettable layer to an already historic ceremony. The audience was left in awe as he jetted off after his breathtaking stunt, proving once again that he is as dynamic off-screen as he is on.

The vibrant atmosphere of the closing ceremony was a fitting farewell to a remarkable two and a half weeks of athletic excellence, with Team USA finishing strong with an impressive tally of 40 gold medals. Everyone, from athletes to fans, left Paris inspired by the unity and excitement fostered by the games. As the world eagerly awaits the next Olympic saga in Los Angeles, Tom Cruise's daring spectacle will undoubtedly be remembered as the cherry on top of this sensational event.

Fun Fact 1: Did you know that Tom Cruise executed his own stunts in the Mission: Impossible series? His love for adrenaline is real, and that makes his Olympic stunt even more on-brand!

Fun Fact 2: The Paris 2024 Olympics marked the first time in history that the city hosted the Games three times, previously in 1900 and 1924! What a way to celebrate their Olympic legacy with a star like Cruise leading the charge!

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Photos: Tom Cruise hands Olympic flag to Los Angeles, closing ... (Aljazeera.com)

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Tom Cruise abseils off stadium roof in daring Olympic finale (BBC News)

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise made a dramatic appearance at Sunday night's Paris 2024 closing ceremony, descending on a wire from the Stade de France roof.

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How Tom Cruise's Olympics Stunt Was Inspired byโ€ฆ Conan O'Brien (Hollywood Reporter)

Producer Ben Winston reveals how they pulled off Tom Cruise's 2024 Olympics stunt, how it was inspired by Conan O'Brien and how they kept it a secret.

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Tom Cruise performs 'epic stunt' at Olympics closing ceremony (USA TODAY)

Tom Cruise promised the world that he would perform an "epic stunt" at the Olympics closing ceremonies. Here's what happened.

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Tom Cruise Descends on Olympics Closing Ceremony (IndieWire)

The thrill-seeker and cinematic legend rappelled into Stad de France, then skydived into Hollywood to transport the flag from Paris to Los Angeles.

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Paris Olympics 2024 News: Tom Cruise made a spectacular entrance at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony by rappelling into the Stade de France.

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Tom Cruise Dives Into Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, Drives Off ... (Deadline)

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Team USA ended the Paris Games with 40 Gold medals but today's closing ceremony was all about LA.

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The action star helped close out the 2024 Paris Olympics in epic fashion.

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An interview with Ben Winston, exec producer of the LA28 live show at the Olympics closing ceremony featuring Tom Cruise, Billie Eilish and more.

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How Tom Cruise pulled off Olympic Closing Ceremony stunt (NBC Southern California)

A closer look at how the pre-recording of Tom Cruise getting the Olympic flag to the Hollywood sign was executed.

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