The legendary actor made a dramatic entrance, descending from the roof of the stadium in true Mission Impossible style before taking charge of the symbolic transfer of the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Games.

The closing ceremony, which unfolded against the backdrop of a stadium that had housed a fortnight of sporting excellence, was nothing short of breathtaking.

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is expected to appear at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on August 11.