French Legends Ignite Paris 2024 Olympic Spirit

Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner, French three-time Olympic gold medallists, ignited the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony. Perec, aged 56, excelled in athletics, while Riner, set to compete in Paris, boasts two individual and one team gold in judo.

In an inspiring moment, French Olympic legends Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner ignited the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron on Friday, marking the start of the Games in the French capital.

Perec, 56, has secured three gold medals across two Olympic Games in the field of athletics. Riner, currently set to compete in Paris, holds two individual gold medals and one team gold in judo.

Their participation in the cauldron lighting symbolizes France's rich Olympic legacy and the hope for further glory at Paris 2024.

(With inputs from agencies.)