Adele pauses Munich concert for fans to watch women's Olympics 100m final

MUNICH, GERMANY: The 2024 Paris Olympics have captivated audiences worldwide, becoming one of the most-watched sporting events of the year.

Among the highlights on Saturday was the Women's 100-meter Final, an event so highly anticipated that it led pop superstar Adele to briefly pause her concert in Munich, Germany, to let her fans watch.

Adele pauses concert to watch Women's 100m final

Sha’Carri Richardson, a standout athlete for Team USA, has been a focal point heading into these Olympics, especially after being featured in the Netflix docuseries Sprint.

Richardson, who faced suspension before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to a positive THC test, was making her much-awaited Olympic return in Paris. Adele, alongside many others, was eager to see Richardson compete.

Adele’s decision to pause her concert underscores her status not just as a pop icon, but as someone in tune with significant cultural moments.

While it's rare for concerts to be interrupted, it’s not unprecedented. Just last month, The Killers paused their performance at the O2 Arena to watch the final moments of England's victory over the Netherlands in the 2024 UEFA European Championship.

Sha’Carri Richardson finished second in the 100m final, earning a silver medal. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia took home the gold, marking a historic moment for her country with its first-ever Olympic medal.

Fans, both in Munich and around the world, celebrated Richardson's achievement and the spirit of the Olympics.

Wholesome reactions as Adele and fans watch Sha’Carri Richardson at Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been a global spectacle, and on Saturday, one event captured the hearts of many, the Women's 100-meter Final.

Pop superstar Adele paused her concert in Munich, Germany, to allow her fans to watch the highly anticipated race, featuring Team USA's Sha’Carri Richardson. The moment resonated deeply with fans, sparking a wave of positive reactions on social media.

The internet was abuzz with wholesome comments praising Adele for her supportive act. One user exclaimed, "ADELE IS SO REAL FOR THIS!!!!!!" capturing the sentiment of many.

Another remarked, "It was not only for her, but she did it for her fans," highlighting the shared experience Adele created.

"This is the level of support all women should have for each other," a user said.

The appreciation for Adele's authenticity was evident as one fan wrote, "If I didn’t respect Adele before, I respect her raised to power 10 million. She’s so real for that."

The excitement continued with another user stating, "That’s how you watch the Olympics," while someone else simply called the moment "iconic."

 

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