The Olympic torch arrived in Paris on Friday morning and began its final journey to the city center for the Opening Ceremony, which will take place on the Seine River with a central focus on the Trocadero neighborhood, where the Eiffel Tower is located.
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In today's relay, the highlights are actress Laetitia Casta, legendary former footballer Lilian Thuram, and rapper Snoop Dogg.
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What did Snoop Dogg do during his leg of the torch relay?
Snoop Dogg's replacement, 52 years old, took place in the suburb of Saint-Denis, one of the most impoverished in the metropolitan area of Paris and where the Olympic swimming pool and the Stade de France, the country's main sports venue and host of the athletics events, are located.
"The fact that the flame spends the last day in Saint-Denis, just before joining the opening ceremony, is a sign of the place of Seine-Saint-Denis in the Olympic dynamics," justified the mayor, Mathieu Hanotin.
The famous rapper's tour was accompanied by thousands of fans, who applauded and even played songs written by the American artist.
The artist even took the time to dance while holding the torch, showing a huge gesture of happiness for such a giant honor that few have achieved in life.
Why Snoop Dogg?
Even though it may not seem like it, the rapper is very connected to sports and in fact, will participate in the extensive coverage that the NBC network has prepared for the Olympic Games.
In addition, they have the Snoop Youth Football League, and the championship game is known as the "Snooper Bowl".
Snoop Dogg also appeared in the rankings of the United States athletics team, which took place in Oregon, and "ran" the 200 meters flat. The singer reached the finish line in 34.44 seconds, a time that he considered quite an achievement for an artist of his age. "It's not so bad for a 52-year-old man," he told NBC.
There he wore a red, blue, and white shirt, the colors of the American flag, with the face of basketball player Kobe Bryant printed in the center.