The former OM striker was the last bearer of the Olympic flame in Marseille on Thursday. A magical conclusion achieved at the foot of the Vélodrome stadium.
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He will forever be the last. Former OM striker Didier Drogba lit the Olympic cauldron on Thursday May 9 in front of the Vélodrome stadium. The end of two days of festivities in the Marseille city to mark the arrival of the Olympic flame in France. The day before, it was Marseille rapper Jul who lit the cauldron in front of a delirious crowd.
- Didier Drogba concludes the flame’s journey in Marseille.
The former Marseille striker ignited the Olympic cauldron on Thursday evening in front of the Vélodrome, to conclude two days of celebrations in the Marseille city.
- Basile Boli, Soprano… Known flame bearers
The Olympic relay features big names for this second day of festivities in Marseille. With names on the menu well known to the general public but also anonymous people happy to take part in the party.
- The route continues in Marseille
The Olympic flame continues its walk through the city in the arms of the bearers. Basile Boli started the relay at Notre-Dame de la Garde before passing the torch to Colette Cataldo, 83-year-old OM supporter. Next stop, the Dôme at 3:30 p.m., Lonchamp at 4 p.m., Parc de la Moline at 5 p.m. and the Vélodrome stadium at 5 p.m.
- Jul’s choice gets people talking
Wednesday evening on the floating track of the Old Port, rapper Jul was the third surprise torchbearer. Hidden under a white hood, it was he who ignited the Olympic cauldron by greeting “the zone” and singing one of his hits. A choice that is causing debate this Thursday in the streets of the city.