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When do the 2024 Paris Olympics end? What to know about the closing ceremony

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The Olympic rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)




PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics will soon come to a close.

Related: Complete coverage of the Summer Olympics

U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles made a triumphant return, taking her Olympic gold tally to seven. French swimmer Léon Marchand won five medals — four of them gold — fulfilling comparisons to Michael Phelps. Armand “Mondo” Duplantis won another gold medal, but the real show for the 80,000 at the Stade de France — which will be the site of Sunday’s closing ceremony — was when he broke the world record for the ninth time.

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Gold medalist Simone Biles of Team United States celebrates after competing in the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s All-Around Final on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 01, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) 

There’s been controversy, too. Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria has been in the spotlight because of misconceptions about her gender.

Organizers of the Paris Games have, for the most part, successfully showcased the beauty of the French capital. Beach volleyball has taken place next to the Eiffel Tower. Holding events in the polluted Seine River, however, has proven more difficult.

Who is winning the 2024 Olympics?

The United States leads the medal standings, with China next in line. Australia, France and Britain are vying for the third spot. Here is Wednesday’s Olympic schedule of events, as well as the overall list of medal winners.

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Olympic medals are displayed on a custom-designed trunk by Louis Vuitton at the Champions Park at Trocadero during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images) 

What’s the last event of the 2024 Olympics?

The women’s basketball gold medal game is the last event before the closing ceremony. It’s scheduled to tip off at 3:30 p.m. CEST (9:30 a.m. EDT) at Bercy Arena.

When is the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony?

The closing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. CEST (3 p.m. EDT) on Sunday at Stade de France just north of Paris. It’s expected to last until 11:15 p.m. CEST (5:15 p.m. EDT).

What will happen during the closing ceremony?

It will feature traditional highlights, including the athletes’ parade and the handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. There will be a medal presentation ceremony — for the women’s marathon from earlier in the day.

It’s a more traditional setting after the Seine River was used for the audacious opening ceremony, but don’t expect it to be dull. It features the same artistic director — Thomas Jolly.

Organizers said in a recent statement that it will include “over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists.” There will be musical performances and “the participation of world-renowned singers will complete the picture. … Part of the show will take place in the air, while the giant sets, costumes and spectacular lighting effects will take spectators on a journey through time, both past and future.”

Jolly added: “It’s a very visual, very choreographic, very acrobatic show with an operatic dimension to give a great visual fresco and say goodbye to athletes from all over the world.”

How can I watch the closing ceremony?

It will air on NBC and Peacock.


Originally published at Associated Press
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