After a little over four hours, the spectators who watched or viewed from the comfort of their homes the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games had given up hope on discovering who was beneath the mysterious figure.
Well, there is finally an answer! The reality is that several individuals played the role of the masked man, as he appeared in multiple locations around Paris within a remarkably short amount of time.
One of those who donned the role was French freerunning champion Simon Nogueira, who has contributed to the development and promotion of these types of disciplines in France and internationally.
Who is Simon Nogueira?
Simon Nogueira is a French athlete known for his skill in parkour and freerunning. He has gained recognition in the scene of these disciplines and has been a champion in several competitions over the years.
His style is characterized by fluid and creative movements, combining acrobatics and advanced techniques. In addition to competing, he has also been involved in projects related to these two physical activities.
He was born on July 30, 1993, so he is currently 30 years old and his zodiac sign is Leo. He is quite active on his social media and has a verified YouTube channel where he uploads all his daily adventures involving heights.
The artist is part of La Fabrique Royale and, according to the official website, belongs to the new generation of urban sports such as the Art of Movement. He was discovered by Zéphyr and has even reached cinema and television.
Sortira Paris reported that the internet personality had been one of those chosen to take on the role in the Olympic Games in France. The influencer confirmed the news on his personal Instagram (@simonnogueira).
