Tom Cruise performs 'epic stunt' at Olympics closing ceremony

The Olympics closing ceremonies have always provided a memorable farewell to one of the world's most significant sporting events. However, this year's ceremony had a particularly unique highlight: the appearance of Tom Cruise.

It was earlier reported that the iconic actor and stuntman would perform an "epic stunt" during the closing event. Reports indicated that Cruise would rappel into Paris' Stade de France as part of the ceremonies, followed by a pre-recorded video of him skydiving onto the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. These reports have now been confirmed.

At 62, Cruise is renowned for his daring stunts, and with Los Angeles set to host the 2028 Olympics, it was anticipated that a representative from the city would attend to receive the Olympic flag, following tradition.