Musical extravaganza closes London Olympics

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There was no better ending to the XXX Olympiad then the night of music and dancing that was the London 2012 Closing Ceremony. Dubbed as a “Symphony of British Music” the event featured music greats from the last few decades. Names include George Michael, Fatboy Slim, Annie Lennox, Jessi J, Tinie Tempah, Taio Cruz and the Spice Girls. The 80,000-strong crowd partied along with athletes who marched in as one in stark contrast to the parade of nations, where teams marched in as separate entities. International Olympic Committee Chief Jacques Rogge hailed the London Olympics as “a happy and glorious games.” The night ended with the flame being extinguished in the Olympic stadium and the baton being passed on to Brazil who will host the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016. 

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