In 2024, the Olympic Torch Relay began on April 16 in Olympia and reached Marseille, France, on May 8, where it will travel throughout France before concluding at the Opening Ceremony in Paris on July 26, 2024. Enthusiasts can follow each stage of the Relay on the Olympics website (Torch Relay & Map). Some highlights include:

• Lighting Ceremony (April 16, 2024)

• Relay in Greece

• Handover Ceremony

• Crossing the Mediterranean

• Arrival in Marseille

• Paris, Day 1

• Paris, Day 2

• Arrival at the Olympic Village (July 26, 2024)

Torchbearers

Of the 11,000 torchbearers, some notable names include the following:

• Romane Dicko

• Thierry Henry

• Enzo Lefort

• Sandra Laoura

• Blaise Matuidi

• Hugo Marchand

• Dorothée Gilbert

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