Fireworks are seen over the Olympic Stadium as it is lit in the Brazilian national colors during the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The Games of the 30th Olympiad come to a close in London after two weeks of athletics and sports competition carried out by 204 countries from around the world.
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Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes waves the Olympic flag as IOC President Jacques Rogge applauds and London Mayor Boris Johnson watches during the ceremonial handing over of the Olympic flag at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium.
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Brazilian samba dancer Renato Sorriso performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Brazilian performers take part in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium.
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Dancers cheer during the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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The Pet Shop Boys perfroms during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Russell Brand performs “I am the Walrus” at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Performers with light bulbs on their hats hold hands at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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British models take part at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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The Spice Girls perform during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Musician Fatboy Slim performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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British actor Eric Idle performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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A giant model of a portrait of John Lennon is made with panels carried by performers during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium.
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People cheer as they watch the fireworks show at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium.
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Singer Jessie J performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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George Michael performs at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium.
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Athletes stand in front of a giant poster of model Georgia May Jagger during in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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An artist performs during the pre-show at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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A performer is suspended in an airplane during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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A performer watches the fireworks show at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium.
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