A Ukrainian gymnast carried the Paris Olympic torch with an EU team, in a sign of support

Published May 9, 2024 6:39 AM

By SYLVIE CORBET and TOM NOUVIAN
Associated Press

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — A Ukrainian gymnast has led a group of European athletes carrying the torch for the Paris Olympics through Marseille, a gesture of European unity and solidarity with her country amid its war with Russia. Mariia Vysochanska was part of a collective that included athletes from each of the 27 EU countries to mark Europe Day. France invited her as a gesture of support to Ukrainian athletes who are struggling to prepare for the Olympics. Vysochanska’s participation also highlights Ukraine’s push to join the European Union.

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