After hours of speculation, the identity of the enigmatic figure who stole the spotlight at the 2024 Olympic Games' opening ceremony has finally been revealed.
It turns out that several individuals portrayed the masked character, as he appeared in multiple locations around Paris within a remarkably short amount of time.
One of them was...Simon Nogueira, a well-known French Freerunning champion and parkour athlete.
Who is Simon Nogueira?
French athlete Simon Nogueira is well-known for his prowess in freerunning and parkour. He has become well-known in the field of these disciplines and has won multiple titles throughout the years.
he was born on July 30, 1993, making him 30 years old as of right now. He has a verified YouTube account where he posts all of his everyday height-related exploits and is highly active on social media.
As per the official website, the artist is a member of La Fabrique Royale and is associated with the new wave of urban sports like Art of Movement. Zéphyr, a prominent French figure in the parkour and freerunning community, discovered him, and he's since made it to the big screen and television.
The internet celebrity was one of many selected to play the part in the French Olympic Games, according to Sortira Paris. On his personal Instagram account, @simonnogueira, the influencer verified the report.
