Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Edit the paragraph by changing the verb tenses of the verbs in the paragraph to the past tense.

### Input:
People are cheering when the Olympic gold medalist takes the stage. They wave the flags and celebrate the victory.

### Response:
People cheered when the Olympic gold medalist took the stage. They waved the flags and celebrated the victory.