Olympic fans, including event host Kelly Clarkson, were nearly moved to tears as Celine Dion delivered a breathtaking performance atop the Eiffel Tower while the Olympic torch floated away. The event charmed millions of viewers worldwide, with some calling it "one of the most purely beautiful moments imaginable." The Olympic Torch Relay route crossed the Mediterranean Sea to Marseille, then traveled throughout France and arrived at Seine-Saint-Denis during the ceremony.
Among the notable torchbearers for the event were Snoop Dogg , Pharrell Williams and Tony Parker. From the 11,000 torchbearers, record-breaking French freediver Alice Modolo stood out by carrying the flame underneath the Mediterranean Sea. Charles Coste, the oldest French Olympic champion at 100, took the Olympic flame from his wheelchair, then passed it on to French judo great Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-Jose Perec.
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