On Sunday, August 12, the closing ceremony of the Olympics 2012 was held in London's Olympic stadium. Take a look at the highlights of the show in R-Sport's photo report.
© RIA Novosti . Valery Melnikov / Go to the mediabankOn Sunday, August 12, the closing ceremony of the Olympics 2012 was held in London's Olympic stadium. Take a look at the highlights of the show in R-Sport's photo report.
On Sunday, August 12, the closing ceremony of the Olympics 2012 was held in London's Olympic stadium. Take a look at the highlights of the show in R-Sport's photo report.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankA Symphony of British Music was the title of the closing ceremony of the 30th Olympic Games and it was held at the competition’s main arena.
A Symphony of British Music was the title of the closing ceremony of the 30th Olympic Games and it was held at the competition’s main arena.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankThe closing ceremony of the XXX Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in London.
The closing ceremony of the XXX Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in London.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankMadness sung their quirky classic “Our House” and the Pet Shop Boys took the stadium by storm with their chart-topping hit “West End Girls”.
Madness sung their quirky classic “Our House” and the Pet Shop Boys took the stadium by storm with their chart-topping hit “West End Girls”.
© RIA Novosti . Valery Melnikov / Go to the mediabankAll the national teams who took part in the XXX London Olympics joined in a celebratory parade during the closing ceremony.
All the national teams who took part in the XXX London Olympics joined in a celebratory parade during the closing ceremony.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankThe athletes’ parade during the closing ceremony of the XXX Olympic Games at London’s Olympic stadium.
The athletes’ parade during the closing ceremony of the XXX Olympic Games at London’s Olympic stadium.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankThe Olympic medalists of the men’s marathon at the closing of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
The Olympic medalists of the men’s marathon at the closing of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankThe XXX Olympic Games closing ceremony at the Olympic stadium in London.
The XXX Olympic Games closing ceremony at the Olympic stadium in London.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankThe XXX Olympic Games closing ceremony at the Olympic stadium in London.
The XXX Olympic Games closing ceremony at the Olympic stadium in London.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankBritish supermodels took center stage as they strode towards the middle of the arena from all corners of the stadium along the stripes of the British flag.
British supermodels took center stage as they strode towards the middle of the arena from all corners of the stadium along the stripes of the British flag.
© RIA Novosti . Valery Melnikov / Go to the mediabankTo the delight of the audience, the full line up of the Spice Girls drove on stage on top of five cars. They performed their classic 90s hits “Wannabe” and “Spice Up Your Life.”
To the delight of the audience, the full line up of the Spice Girls drove on stage on top of five cars. They performed their classic 90s hits “Wannabe” and “Spice Up Your Life.”
© RIA Novosti . Valery Melnikov / Go to the mediabankMayor of London Boris Johnson passed the Olympic flag to Jacques Rogge, who then passed it to Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, the host city of the next Olympic Games in 2016.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson passed the Olympic flag to Jacques Rogge, who then passed it to Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, the host city of the next Olympic Games in 2016.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankTo finish, a phoenix soared over the Olympic flame, while ballerina Darcey Bussell flew down from the heights of the arena on wings.
To finish, a phoenix soared over the Olympic flame, while ballerina Darcey Bussell flew down from the heights of the arena on wings.
© RIA Novosti . Valery Melnikov / Go to the mediabankLondon bade farewell to the Olympics and the fire was extinguished.
London bade farewell to the Olympics and the fire was extinguished.
© RIA Novosti . Valery Melnikov / Go to the mediabankThe closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics ended with a performance from the legendary British rock band The Who and a magnificent firework display.
The closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics ended with a performance from the legendary British rock band The Who and a magnificent firework display.