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The opening ceremony is underway in Paris, with the athletes making their way down the Seine.
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It's a grey old day in the city of lights but the star-studded performance is full of colour, celebrating not only France's history but its love of sport, art and culture.
Eddie Ockenden and Jessica Fox will be Australia's flag-bearers. Picture AAP