Videos posted on social media appear to show the man talking to bystanders about the weather as he climbed the monument.
The area around the Eiffel Tower has been evacuated after a man climbed the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony. The shirtless man was spotted near the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument, just above the first viewing deck. It is unclear where he began the ascent of the 330m tall tower. French police said they 'immediately intervened and arrested' the man.
The Eiffel Tower served as a backdrop of the opening ceremony - but it is not expected to be part of the closing ceremony, which is set to begin at Stade de France later today. The closing ceremony will be held under the tight security that has been deployed throughout the games.
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