Who Lit the Torch 2024? All You Need to Know About the Paris Olympic Flame
The question on everyone’s mind as the countdown to the Games intensifies is simple yet iconic: who will light the torch for Paris 2024? The answer ties together tradition, national pride, and a spectacular moment that will be streamed worldwide. Below we explore the history of the Olympic flame, the journey of the 2024 torch, the athlete chosen to ignite the cauldron, and how you can watch every second of the ceremony.
The Olympic Torch Tradition
Since the 1928 Amsterdam Games, the Olympic flame has symbolized the continuity between ancient and modern sport. The fire is first kindled at the altar of Hera in Olympia, Greece, using a parabolic mirror that captures the sun’s rays. From there, a relay of torchbearers carries the flame across continents, culminating in the lighting of the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony.
