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The Olympic spirit rises out of the Flame

The stems of the Olympic Cauldron open outwards as the outline of a flaming, 20m-wide phoenix rises out of it.The Olympic Flag is passed on
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London watches as Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, presents the Olympic flag to Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games.Fireworks light up the Olympic Stadium
Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium towards the end of the Closing Ceremony
The London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony comes to an end

Fireworks over the Olympic Stadium at the end of the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

,Dancer Darcy Bussell makes an eye-catching entrance
Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell descends into the Stadium on a flaming phoenix. As she lands on the centre stage, she's met by four male principal dancers from the Royal Ballet and over 200 ballerinas dancing en pointe to 'Spirit of the Flame', composed by David Arnold.Fireworks mark the conclusion of the London 2012 Olympic Games
A fireworks display at Olympic Stadium and Orbit ends the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic GamesClosing Ceremony lights up the Olympic Stadium
Fireworks and coloured searchlights over the Olympic Stadium. Athletes, heads of state and dignitaries from around the world gathered in the Olympic Stadium for the Closing Ceremony of the XXX OlympiadThe Who bring the Closing Ceremony to an end
One of the UK's most iconic rock bands, The Who performed a medley of their hit songs including Baba O'Riley and See Me, Feel Me, finishing on the final song of the Ceremony, 'My Generation'.Mayor of Rio de Janeiro waves the Olympic Flag
The Olympic Flag is handed from Mayor of London, Boris Johnson to IOC President Jacques Rogge, who passes to Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, during the Closing Ceremony.Comedian Russell Brand in multi-coloured splendour
British comedian Russell Brand sings ‘Pure Imagination’ from Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. and The Beatles’ ‘I am the Walrus’, accompanied by string quartet Bond.Fireworks sparkle over the Stadium
Fireworks erupt over the Stadium during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games.Jessie J sings at the Closing Ceremony
Pop star Jessie J emerges from a limousine to sing her hit Price Tag during the Closing Ceremony.Model behaviour

Kate Moss was one of nine British supermodels revealed from behind billboards, to strut their stuff

on the shimmering, criss-crossing catwalk. Each was dressed wearing bespoke creations by British fashion designers, ,,