From the moment the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris began, one figure captivated everyone’s attention, causing a frenzy over their true identity. The masked runner, who was seen at all major landmarks of the City of Light, ultimately handed the Olympic Flame to Zinedine Zidane.
Since his appearance, rumors and conspiracy theories flooded the internet, with many trying to guess or gather information about the person dressed like Arno from the famous game Assassin’s Creed, who was seen on the rooftops and monuments of Paris.
Some speculated it was Kylian Mbappe, while bolder theories suggested it might even be rapper Snoop Dogg, who had already drawn attention during the torch relay. Many immediately associated the Assassin’s Creed character with the mysterious runner.
The puzzle seemed to be solved late Saturday night, almost 24 hours after the Opening Ceremony, when the well-known parkour athlete, Simon Nogueira, made a post on Instagram, which he promptly deleted. However, this did not go unnoticed by internet users, who quickly caught on, causing another wave of excitement.
From the start of the ceremony, some spectators had already guessed it was him after seeing the first images of the masked figure. Simon Nogueira posted on Instagram: “Obviously, I wasn’t everywhere. Other incredible artists also played this character,” indicating that he was just one of several who donned Arno’s outfit. This theory was reportedly confirmed by Clément Dumais, 2019 World Chase Tag Champion and seven-time finalist of Ninja Warrior, who said: “There were a total of 12 people playing the character!”
But he wasn’t alone! Other artists, likely including Clément Dumais, played their parts as well. On his social networks, Dumais promised to reveal all the details in a live broadcast next year.
Who is Simon Nogueira?
Simon Nogueira is a French athlete renowned for his skills in parkour and freerunning. He has gained recognition in 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. Apart from competing, he has also participated in projects related to these physical activities.
Born on July 30, 1993, Simon Nogueira is now 30 years old and a Leo. He is quite active on his social media and has a verified YouTube channel where he uploads his daily high-altitude adventures.
The artist is a member of La Fabrique Royale and, according to the official website, belongs to the new generation of urban sports like the Art of Movement. Discovered by Zéphyr, he has even made it to the cinema and television.
