Photos: See what happened at the Olympic closing ceremony

CormacAugust 12, 2024

Photos: See what happened at the Olympic closing ceremony

The Olympic Games in Paris came to an end on Sunday with an elaborate closing ceremony, marking the end of a remarkable 2 1/2 weeks full of competition and controversy.

We take a look at the celebration.

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An overview shows the Lithuanian athletes in parade during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

Japan's athletes take part in the athletes' parade during the closing ceremony on Sunday. — Japan’s athletes take part in the athletes’ parade during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

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Gold medalist in the women’s marathon swimming, Dutchwoman Sharon Van Rouwendaal, celebrates her medal on Sunday.

Athletes wave a French flag on Sunday. — Athletes wave a French flag during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Stade de France on Sunday.

Silver medalist Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia, gold medalist Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Hellen Obiri of Kenya pose during the awards ceremony for the women's marathon on Sunday. — Silver medalist Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia, gold medalist Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Hellen Obiri of Kenya pose during the awards ceremony for the women’s marathon on Sunday.

The pianist will perform during the closing ceremony on Sunday. — A pianist will perform during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

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Athletes parade on Sunday.

The Golden Voyager will descend into the stadium on Sunday as part of a light show.

Marcus Daniell, new member of the IOC Athletes Commission, during the closing ceremony on Sunday. — Marcus Daniell, new member of the Athletes Commission of the International Olympic Committee, during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

Athletes pose for a selfie on Monday.

French opera singer Benjamin Bernheim performs “Hymn To Apollo” on Sunday.

USA women's long jump gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall reacts during the closing ceremony on Sunday. — Women’s long jump gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States reacts during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

An overview shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and US gymnast Simone Biles holding the Olympic flag on Sunday — An overview shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and US gymnast Simone Biles holding the Olympic flag on Sunday.

US actor Tom Cruise descends from the roof of the stadium on Sunday. — Actor Tom Cruise descends from the roof of the stadium on Sunday.

US singer HER will perform during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

British athletes react during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

Athletes from Suriname sit on the floor during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

People watch a television program broadcasting the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday.

The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach (M.), shakes hands with French judoka Teddy Riner on Sunday. — The President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach (centre), shakes hands with French judoka Teddy Riner on Sunday.

A photograph of swimming gold medalist Leon Marchand of the French national team celebrating his victory in the men's 200m individual medley final is projected in Montmartre on Sunday overlooking the closing ceremony fireworks display. — A photograph of French swimming gold medalist Leon Marchand celebrating his victory in the men’s 200m individual medley final is projected in Montmartre overlooking the fireworks display of the closing ceremony on Sunday.

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