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Watch: Man caught on camera scaling Eiffel Tower [video]

A shirtless man was arrested after scaling the Eiffel Tower just hours before the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Story Summary: Watch: Man causes panic after scaling Eiffel Tower Panic ensued in Paris as a man was seen climbing the Eiffel Tower on the day of the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony. The man, who was shirtless, made his way up the iconic landmark and was spotted near the Olympic rings on the second section of the tower, just above the first viewing deck. The incident prompted an immediate response from French police, who quickly intervened and arrested the climber. The man’s dangerous stunt caused the evacuation of the area around the tower,

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2024 Paris Olympics: Alan Hatherly wins another medal for Team SA

Alan Hatherly clinched a bronze medal for Team South Africa in the cross-country event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, adding to the country’s medal tally. Alan Hatherly wins medal at 2024 Paris Olympics Hatherly finished behind Britain’s Thomas Pidcock, who impressively regained the lead twice, and France’s Victor Koretzky. This achievement marked South Africa’s first Olympic cycling medal since Melbourne in 1956. Hatherly showcased a remarkable performance, starting strong and leading early in the race. Despite being pushed back to seventh position at one point, he continued to press forward, eventually securing third place with a comfortable gap behind him. Pidcock, the race favourite, experienced a temporary setback with a wheel change, allowing Hatherly