90-year-old Senegalese WWII veteran Oumar Dieme, the only known survivor from his village, will carry the Olympic torch at the Paris Games opening ceremony, honoring Senegalese riflemen'
90-year-old Senegalese war veteran and former rifleman Oumar Dieme, who served in the Senegalese Tirailleurs during World Wars, will carry the Olympic torch at the Paris Games opening ceremony. He is the only known survivor from his village and represents the Senegalese riflemen who have been largely forgotten in collective memory. This honor acknowledges their significant contributions to France during the wars.
May 28, 2024
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