Masked figure's Olympic torch mystery stirs speculation
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is now behind us. During the event, a masked figure appeared. The media are speculating about who the mysterious person was who took over the Olympic torch.
During the inauguration of the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games, we witnessed several exciting moments, culminating in the traditional lighting of the Olympic torch. Athletes navigated barges along the Seine River, which was a departure from the traditional presentations of teams in stadiums.
The ceremony also featured world-famous personalities. Lady Gaga performed on stage and, Celine Dion, returned after a two-year break from touring. On the streets of Paris, Snoop Dogg could be seen walking with the Olympic torch. There were also past sports stars such as Serena Williams and Zinedine Zidane. The latter handed the torch to the mysterious masked figure.
Masked man took over the Olympic torch
Dressed in a black suit with a white hood on his head, the hero jumped from rooftop to rooftop across Parisian buildings and landed in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Viewers compared him to the famous character from the Assassin's Creed video game series. One of the biggest mysteries of the evening was who was hiding under the costume of the mysterious ninja. French media began an investigation.
Although the secret remained intact during the live broadcast, debates started on social media, with hints about the mysterious figure's identity emerging. One such hint was provided by Clement Dumais, a finalist in the French edition of the TV show Ninja Warrior in 2019 and World Chase Tag.
Many people claim that more than one man wore the suit. According to the French newspaper "L'Equipe", one of the French parkour specialists, Simon Nogueira, revealed that he participated in the event. "Of course, I wasn't everywhere. Other incredible artists also hid in this character," he said.
