After 16 days of enthralling action, the Paris Olympics has finally come to an end.
Records were broken and history was made in the French capital, with the baton officially passed on to Los Angeles, who will host the Games in four years’ time.
Before athletes and fans gathered at the nation’s largest stadium, the Olympic flame, carried by swimmer Leon Marchand, traveled once again through the City of Light.
During the four-hour long ceremony, spectators were treated to performances by Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre live from Venice Beach.
Having been rumoured to play a starring role in the proceedings in Paris, actor Tom Cruise abseiled off the roof of Stade de France before leaving on a motorbike.
Over 10,500 athletes from 205 delegations packed into the stadium, with Team GB’s trampoline gold medallist Bryony Page and Alex Yee, who won triathlon gold, the flagbearers.
Thomas Bach declared the Games officially over, with a stunning firework display bringing the curtain down on a memorable 16 days in Paris. (SPORTSMAX)
