London Olympics closing ceremonies (172 images)

After two weeks of competition, the London games closed out with a star-studded spectacle at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012.

The Olympic flame is extinguished at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 12, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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The Olympic flame is extinguished at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 12, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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The face of John Lennon is formed from pieces at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 12, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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The face of John Lennon is formed from pieces at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 12, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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