Health

Olympics Photo of the Day: A Towering Light Show

One of the most memorable images of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

By Alan Taylor
Lasers light up the sky around the Eiffel Tower, watched by a crowd at the Olympics opening ceremony.
François-Xavier Marit / AFP / Getty

Following the Parade of Nations on the Seine River, athletes and spectators watch as lasers light up the sky around the Eiffel Tower, at the Trocadero venue, during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26, 2024.

About the Author

Alan Taylor is a senior editor at The Atlantic.
Explore More Topics