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11mo ago

Olympic Rings Adorn Eiffel Tower as Paris Prepares for 2024 Games

The iconic monument now features a recycled steel display marking 50 days until the Summer Olympics.

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The Olympic rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower Friday, June 7, 2024 in Paris. The Paris Olympics organizers mounted the rings on the Eiffel Tower on Friday as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games. The 95-foot-long and 43-foot-high structure of five rings, made entirely of recycled French steel, will be displayed on the south side of the 135-year-old historic landmark in central Paris, overlooking the Seine River. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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Overview

  • The rings, each 9 meters in diameter, are made from recycled French steel.
  • Installed on the south side of the Eiffel Tower, the display overlooks the Seine River.
  • Beach volleyball matches will be held at the foot of the tower during the Games.
  • The Olympic and Paralympic medals incorporate pieces of the Eiffel Tower.
  • The rings will be illuminated nightly with 100,000 LED bulbs through the Paralympics.