Usain Bolt in Paris to mark one year until the start of The Games

Usain Bolt was presented with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch at a ceremony in Paris on Tuesday.

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00:00 I know everybody's gonna be excited for the Olympics.

00:02 I am excited to be a part of this.

00:05 And I'm excited to see the opening ceremony on the river

00:09 because today when I was coming up,

00:11 it was pretty nice and wonderful.

00:13 So for me, I just want to wish all the athletes

00:16 all the best.

00:17 I know you guys are working hard.

00:18 I know it's probably nerve wracking.

00:20 It's one year away now.

00:22 So I know it is.

00:24 You try to take your time and to be as careful as possible,

00:28 make sure you're in the best shape and not get injuries,

00:31 but enjoy the experience, work hard,

00:33 be determined and believe in yourself

00:35 and believe in your dreams.

00:36 (crowd cheering)

00:39 (singing)

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