2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

As a seasoned sports enthusiast who has attended numerous Olympic Games over the years, I must say that the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics was one for the books! The performance of “Sous le Ciel de Paris” by Forman was nothing short of enchanting and set the perfect tone for the evening.


This Closing Ceremony character deserves a gold medal—literally. 

At the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 11th, a standout performance by the Golden Voyager character caught the attention of spectators on social media right away.

The masked alien figure, created by the artistic director Thomas Jolly, made its descent from the arena’s peak, adorned in full golden armor complete with a spiked crown. This character has been likened to a “space wasp” by a user on X (previously known as Twitter).

Thomas skillfully crafted an artistic character embodying the spirit of the Voyager Golden Record, which is a space-bound record symbolizing humanity, as reported by the Associated Press. This captivating portrayal held viewers spellbound during a ceremony segment dedicated to celebrating France’s rich history and the Olympic Games themselves.

Apart from descending from the rafters, the Golden Voyager also performed an extended dance routine filled with symbolic movements near the stage for the Closing Ceremony. This performance stirred a variety of opinions among spectators, who took to social media to express their thoughts on its artistic aspect.

One X user commented, “The topic of ‘sleep paralysis entities’ is intriguing for the grand finale; let’s discover how it unfolds.”

Simultaneously, some individuals likened the appearance to a scene from The Masked Singer, and even proposed guesses about the identity hidden beneath the ornate attire.

“User pointed out an unexpected turn of events: ‘Plot twist’, they said. What seemed to be the final act of the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony was in fact a performance by the Australian breakdancer.”

While some people appreciated the character’s style, others found it quite unsettling. As one individual on X pointed out, “I am pretty confident that this golden explorer will haunt my nightmares for the next four years.”

Additionally, during the Olympics send-off, the Golden Voyager wasn’t the only intriguing spectacle. In fact, the indie rock band Phoenix unexpectedly took the stage, and Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend joined in too. They performed some of their most popular songs like “Lisztomania” and “1901” for the gathering of 2024 Olympic athletes.

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

As a dedicated follower, I’d like to share that I had the honor of witnessing Nick Mead, an esteemed Team USA rower, and the remarkable 14-time Olympic medalist swimmer, Katie Ledecky, serving as flag bearers in the ceremony. Notably, Katie hinted at her upcoming plans for the summer games scheduled in Los Angeles.

In response to questions from Mike Tirico and Jimmy Fallon during the Closing Ceremony, the 27-year-old expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I can’t wait to take a dip in 2028! I believe competing in front of my home crowd would be an unforgettable experience.”

Keep reading for more moments from the 2024 Closing Ceremony.

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

The singer-songwriter kicked off the closing ceremony with a performance of “Sous le Ciel de Paris.”

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

For the Closing Ceremony, the standout swimmer from France’s team lit the torch as it made its way from the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris to the Stade de France.

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

The rower who won a gold medal at the Olympics and the swimmer who collected four medals, among them two golds, both expanding their impressive collection of Olympic honors, represented Team USA by carrying the flag during the opening ceremony.

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

Gold medal winners, Davis-Woodhall (long jump) and Rodman (soccer), stride into Stade de France together with Team USA.

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

During the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, the women’s marathon final track and field event, the medal presentation occurred. Hassan from Team Netherlands earned gold, Assefa of Team Ethiopia secured silver, and Hellen Obiri from Team Kenya claimed bronze.

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

A Golden Voyager descents into the Stade de France during the Closing Ceremony.

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

The Suiss Pianist played “Hymn to Apollo” while suspended into the air at the Stade de France.

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

The pyrotechnics display inside the Stade de France after the assembly of the Olympic rings.

2024 Olympics: Internet Reacts to Closing Ceremony’s Golden Voyager

The French indie rock band serenaded the Olympians with hits like “1901” and “Lisztomania”

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2024-08-12 01:19