Who will light the Olympic cauldron?
Who will light the Olympic cauldron?
Spectacle of lighting the cauldron is steeped in tradition and secrecy
Spectacle of lighting the cauldron is steeped in tradition and secrecy
We make a few guesses of the likely candidate
We make a few guesses of the likely candidate
Perec is considered to be France's best Olympian with three gold medals
Perec is considered to be France's best Olympian with three gold medals
MARIE-JOSE PEREC
The star of 'The Untouchables' is one of France's most-beloved personalities
The star of 'The Untouchables' is one of France's most-beloved personalities
Omar Sy
France's greatest footballer helped them to their 1998 FIFA World Cup and 2000 Euros
France's greatest footballer helped them to their 1998 FIFA World Cup and 2000 Euros
Zinedine Zidane
The Frenchman is the most experienced European astronaut with almost 400 days spent in space
The Frenchman is the most experienced European astronaut with almost 400 days spent in space
Thomas Pesquet
Not part of the Olympics, Mbappe carries hopes of French football team and starred in 2018 World Cup win
Not part of the Olympics, Mbappe carries hopes of French football team and starred in 2018 World Cup win
Kylian Mbappe
While improbable, Wembanyama is one for the future. No. 1 NBA Draft pick emerged as the Rookie of the Season
While improbable, Wembanyama is one for the future. No. 1 NBA Draft pick emerged as the Rookie of the Season
Victor Wembanyama
130 people died on Nov 13, 2015. It would be fitting to see the survivors light the cauldron
130 people died on Nov 13, 2015. It would be fitting to see the survivors light the cauldron
Survivors from 2015 attacks
Iconic sites hosting the Olympic events
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