2024 Olympics: Paris Games Close with Tom Cruise Stunt, Star-Studded Performances, and L.A. Handover

The Paris 2024 Olympics came to a dazzling close with a memorable closing ceremony that featured a high-energy performance lineup and a dramatic handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.

Medal Standings

• United States vs. China: The U.S. and China finished the Games tied with 40 gold medals each. However, the U.S. led in total medals with 125 compared to China's 91.
• U.S. Gymnastics Controversy: The International Olympic Committee announced that U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles will need to return her bronze medal from the floor final, following a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that her appeal for a higher score was invalid.
• Women's Basketball: The U.S. women's basketball team narrowly defeated France 67-66 to secure their eighth consecutive gold medal.
• Women's Marathon: The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan clinched gold in the women's marathon, finishing ahead of Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa. Kenya's Helen Obiri took bronze. The medals were awarded during the closing ceremony.

Closing Ceremony Highlights

• Performances: The ceremony featured a vibrant array of performances, including French indie band Phoenix, H.E.R., the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Billie Eilish. The eclectic mix of artists contributed to a celebratory atmosphere as the Paris Games came to an end.
• Tom Cruise Stunt: The event included a dramatic stunt by Tom Cruise, who rappelled from the Stade de France roof, grabbed the Olympic flag, and then jumped on a motorbike. The stunt was part of a spectacular segment transitioning to a video showing Cruise skydiving into Los Angeles.
• L.A. Handover: The closing ceremony also marked the official handover of the Olympics from Paris to Los Angeles. The handover featured performances on a Los Angeles beach, with music from prominent American artists and a showcase of what’s to come for the 2028 Games.

Looking Ahead

• Paralympics: As the Olympics draw to a close, the focus will soon shift to the Paris 2024 Paralympics, which will start on August 28 and run for 11 days.

Watch the Closing Ceremony

Catch every moment and medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics, including the closing ceremony, streaming on Peacock. For more detailed coverage of the Games and the athletes, visit NBC News.