Paris 2024 recap: Closing Ceremony brings Olympic Games to a close, handover made to LA 2028

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23:09

GOOD NIGHT

And on that note we too shall bid you adieu. Onwards to LA...

Paris hands Olympic flag over to Los Angeles for 2028 Games

23:07

THEY DID IT THEIR WAY

An absolutely stellar firework display to accompany a beautiful rendition of My Way.

That's how to close a show. Merci, Paris.

23:01

PARIS - CLOSED!

Leon Marchand is at the Stade de France with the lantern which is then blown out - and the Paris Olympic Games are officially declared closed.

The paralympics are still to come of course! Antoine Dupont hands the French national flag over to the French Paralympic team.

22:57

ANYTHING JAMES BOND CAN DO...

What a moment!

Tom Cruise jumps into the Stade De France at closing ceremony

22:56

THE ONE AND ONLY

Dr Dre, next episode. We've gone all in.

22:53

SNOOP TIME

He's been at the Paris Games more than Noah Lyles but Snoop Dogg is on again - Venice Beach is looking decent.

22:48

THREEPEAT

Los Angeles has hosted the Olympics in 1932 and 1984 and will host them in 2028. Share the wealth!

Billie Eilish is now on singing duties.

22:44

NOW MJ TIME

Now Tom Cruise has hung out on the Hollywood sign and now the flag is handed to Michael Johnson himself. Legends everywhere you look.

The Chili Peppers now launch into Can't Stop live in LA by the looks of it.

22:42

CRUISING TO LA

Of course he is now on a motorbike. Tom Cruise is now on the back of an aeroplane as the Games transition to LA - and Red Hot Chili Peppers play By The Way.

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TOM CRUISE!

He's on the roof. Of course he is.

He abseils into the Stade de France as HER plays the Mission Impossible theme on her Strat.

All in a day's work.

22:36

OHHH SAY CAN YOUUU SEEE...

It's handover time to LA 2028. Anthem the Star Spangled Banner is performed by H.E.R who also played at the Super Bowl this year.

22:33

BILES TIME!

Here's Simone Biles! Foot in a protective boot, let's hope she's ok.

The Olympic Flag is passed from Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, to IOC President Thomas Bach, then to Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass.

22:25

'THANK YOU FOR MAKING US DREAM'

Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee: "Your performances were amazing. You competed fiercely against each other. Every contest on the edge of perfection. Every performance sparking excitement around the world. You showed us what greatness we humans are capable of.

"During all this time, you lived peacefully together under one roof in the Olympic Village. You embraced each other. You respected each other, even if your countries are divided by war and conflict. You created a culture of peace.

"This inspired all of us and billions of people around the globe. Thank you for making us dream. Thank you for making us believe in a better world for everyone."

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22:21

'YOU MADE US FEEL ALIVE'

President of the Organising Committee for Paris 2024 Tony Estanguet: "To you, athletes, what can I say? We knew you would be brilliant, but you were magic.

"You made us happy, you made us feel alive.

"On behalf of billions of sport lovers across the five continents, thank you very much."

'Actually brings a lump to your throat' - Final runner finishes marathon, 1h30 behind winner

22:16

'A SENSE OF UNITY'

Eurosport commentator Nick Mullins: "All of the best Games, and certainly here in Paris 2024, bring a nation that is often sceptical before an Olympics together and they discover a sense of unity that they didn’t know they had. For the duration of this fortnight it’s felt like a united nation for the first time in a while."

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