62-year-old Tom Cruise skydives, 'moves' Olympics from France to US

Tom Cruise at the Olympic Games

As the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics approached an end, and with the announcement that the 2028 Games would be held in the United States, France ceremoniously handed over the Olympic flag to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Closing of the Olympics (screenshot)

It seemed that the event was winding down, but then singer H.E.R. took to the stage to perform the US national anthem. During her performance, Tom Cruise made a dramatic appearance on the roof of the Stade de France.

Tom Cruise in Paris (screenshots)

The actor seemed to have become the special agent he played in the movie Mission Impossible. He came down from the roof, confidently holding on to the ropes.

The actor at the Olympics (screenshots)

After that, he took the Olympic flag and left the stadium. A motorcycle was waiting for him near the stage.

Tom Cruise at the closing of the Olympics (screenshots)

Later, Tom rode through the city and headed to the airport. He rode his bike onto the plane. It soon became clear that the actor was planning to skydive.

Hollywood actor impressed with stunts (screenshot)

Indeed, Cruise jumped from the plane and landed near the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. As he touched down, the Olympic rings appeared on the rooftop, and Cruise handed the flag to American cyclist Kate Courtney.

Closing of the Olympics moved to Los Angeles (screenshot)

The entire sequence was set to music by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The flag was paraded through the city, leading into a concert. Cruise's stunts amazed the audience, showcasing that at 62, he remains in impressive shape and continues to captivate with his agility and showmanship.

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