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These Olympic Gold Medalists Get to Ring a Bell Bound for Notre-Dame

Last updated: August 26, 2024 3:03 am
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The Paris Olympics have brought a unique and symbolic tradition to the track and field events. Gold medalists and record-breakers are given the honor of ringing a special bell in celebration of their achievements. This bell, once the Olympics and Paralympics are over, will find a new home at Notre-Dame Cathedral, where it will continue to ring during mass and prayer services.

Notre-Dame Cathedral has been undergoing a lengthy restoration process since a devastating fire in 2019. Scheduled to reopen on December 8, the addition of the bell serves as a symbolic reminder of the cathedral’s recovery. Leslie Dufaux, head of Paris 2024’s sports presentation, wanted to incorporate elements of French culture into the Olympic venues. This led to the decision to introduce the bell at the Stade de France, with only gold medalists having the privilege of ringing it.

The idea for the bell came about when Dufaux reached out to the Cornille Havard Bell Foundry in Normandy, the same place that had crafted new bells for Notre-Dame’s restoration. After discussions with Laurent Prades, Notre-Dame’s general manager, it was decided that the bell used in the Olympics could have a second life at the cathedral. Initially hesitant, Prades eventually saw the connection between the Games and the cathedral’s reopening in 2024.

Engraved with the Paris 2024 emblem, the bell is a symbol of peace and fraternity, fitting both for the Olympics and Notre-Dame. Athletes like Keely Hodgkinson, a British runner, have expressed their excitement at being able to ring the bell in celebration of their victories. As Notre-Dame prepares to welcome visitors once again, the Olympic bell will find a place in one of its bell towers, adding to the celebration of its reopening.

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In a way, the Paris 2024 Olympics are contributing to the rebuilding and restoration of Notre-Dame, bridging the worlds of sports and culture in a meaningful and symbolic way.

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