The boat carrying team United States, with Lebron James carrying the flag, makes its way down the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024.(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
A torch bearer runs atop the Musee d’Orsay, in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (Peter Cziborra/Pool Photo via AP)
The Eiffel Tower with Olympic Rings seen from the Trocadero during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics along the Seine in Paris, on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Daniel Berehulak/The New York Times)
Athletes travel by boat down the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek,Pool)
People wave from balconies in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, Pool)
Marie-Jose Perec and French Judoka, French track and field gold medalists, light the Olympic Cauldron at the end of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics in Paris, on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times)
Members of the United States Team travel along the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
This photo released by the Olympic Broadcasting Services shows Canadian Singer Celine Dion performing on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Friday, July 26, 2024. (Olympic Broadcasting Services via AP)
Athletes from Team United States of America are seen on a boat on the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Performers perform on a bridge during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
China’s Olympic athletes wave national flags from a boat for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics on the Seine River in Paris, Friday, July 26, 2024. (Cao Can/Pool Photo via AP)
The Olympic Flame rises on a balloon after being lit in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Overview of the Trocadero venue, with the Eiffel Tower looming in the background and lasers lighting up the sky, during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26, 2024 (Photo by Francois-Xavier Marit – Pool/Getty Images)
Members of the United States Team travel along the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Athletes from Spain travel by boat down the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
A light show is displayed on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Stephen Curry of the United States takes a photo prior to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Friday, July 26, 2024.(Quinn Rooney/Pool Photo via AP)
A general view of Eiffel Tower’s spotlight shining towards the Olympic Cauldron in the sky after being lit by Torch bearers French Athlete Marie-Jose Perec and French Judoka Teddy Riner (not pictured) during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
IOC President Thomas Bach speaks as Tony Estanguet, president of 2024 Paris Olympics looks on in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Athletes from the United States cheer during opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Egyptian athletes leap while participating in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Workers clear off water from the stage during a rain storm during opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 26: The Horsewoman, wearing the Flag of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is seen on a Metal Horse on the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
President of the IOC Thomas Bach, left with President of France Emmanuel Macron to waves to the crowd during the Opening ceremonies of Paris 2024 Olympic Games with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop in front of the Trocadero along the Seine river in Paris, France on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal holds up the Olympic torch after receiving it from former French soccer player Zinedine Zidane carries the torch during opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Athletes from dance during opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Former French soccer player Zinedine Zidane carries the Olympic torch during opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Floriane Issert, a Gendarmerie non-commissioned officer of the French National Gendarmerie makes their way on the stage during opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 26: American Singer-Songwriter Lady Gaga performs at Square Barye during the athletes’ parade on the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Athletes from India react during opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Karen Bass, mayor of Los Angeles claps during the Opening ceremonies of Paris 2024 Olympic Games with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop in front of the Trocadero along the Seine river in Paris, France on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
The boat carrying team United States, with Lebron James carrying the flag, makes its way down the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024.(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony got underway after a rough start to the Summer Games on Friday, with rainy skies over the Seine and suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network.
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