Kevin Piette, paraplegic since an accident, made history today by carrying the Olympic flame with his exoskeleton!

A French Paralympian has been able to walk again – all thanks to a technology.

Tennis player Kevin Piette, 36, who lost the use of his legs in an accident aged 11, has made history by carrying the Olympic torch wearing a robotic exoskeleton.

Heartwarming footage shows him smiling as he passes waving crowds in Poissy, northwest Paris, aX user @Brink_Thinker posted the clip, which has been described as ‘inspirational’ by fellow social media users.

Replying to the post, someone said: ‘I have never seen a happier face!!!’ Another posted: ‘So happy for him. You go. God bless technology.’

On Reddit, a user described it as ‘amazing technology put to good use’, while another simply called it ‘inspirational’.

Another said: ‘That’s amazing. Imagine when the exoskeletons get thinner and lighter.’

Someone else posted: ‘[This] is a big part of what the Olympics is about.

‘Bringing people together, learning about each other, and sharing in victories of all kinds.’