Photos: See what happened at the Olympics closing ceremony

The games in Paris wrapped up with the closing ceremony. We take a look at the lavish celebration.

A general view as the final Olympic Ring is lifted into place to assemble the Olympic Rings during the Closing Ceremony on Sunday. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Photos: See what happened at the Olympics closing ceremony

The games in Paris wrapped up with the closing ceremony. We take a look at the lavish celebration.

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  • NPR staff
    • August 12, 2024

This story originally appeared on NPR.

The Paris Olympics wrapped up Sunday with a lavish closing ceremony. It marked the end of a remarkable 2 1/2 weeks of competition and controversy.

We take a look at the celebration.

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An overview shows Lithuania's athletes parading during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
An overview shows Lithuania's athletes parading during the closing ceremony on Sunday. (Julie Sebadelha/AFP via Getty Images)
Japan's athletes take part in the athletes parade during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Japan's athletes take part in the athletes parade during the closing ceremony on Sunday. (Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images)
Gold medalist of women's marathon swimming, the Netherlands' Sharon Van Rouwendaal, celebrates with her medal on Sunday.
Gold medalist of women's marathon swimming, the Netherlands' Sharon Van Rouwendaal, celebrates with her medal on Sunday. (Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)
Silver medal winner, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, gold medalist Netherlands' Sifan Hassan and bronze medalist Kenya's Hellen Obiri pose during the podium ceremony for the women's marathon event on Sunday.
Silver medal winner, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, gold medalist Netherlands' Sifan Hassan and bronze medalist Kenya's Hellen Obiri pose during the podium ceremony for the women's marathon event on Sunday. (Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)
A pianist performs during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
A pianist performs during the closing ceremony on Sunday. (Phil Noble/Reuters)
Olympic athletes parade on Sunday.
Athletes parade on Sunday. (Petr David Josek/AP)
The Golden Voyager descends into the stadium as a light show takes place on Sunday.
The Golden Voyager descends into the stadium as a light show takes place on Sunday. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Dancers perform during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Dancers perform during the closing ceremony on Sunday. (Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters)
Athletes pose for a selfie on Monday at the Olympics.
Athletes pose for a selfie on Monday. (Ashley Landis/AP)
French opera singer Benjamin Bernheim performs Hymn To Apollo on Sunday.
French opera singer Benjamin Bernheim performs Hymn To Apollo on Sunday. (Andy Chua/Reuters)
Gold medalist for the women's long jump, Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States, reacts during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Gold medalist for the women's long jump, Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States, reacts during the closing ceremony on Sunday. (Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)
An overview shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. gymnasts Simone Biles holding the Olympic flag on Sunday.
An overview shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. gymnasts Simone Biles holding the Olympic flag on Sunday. (Julie Sebadelha/AFP via Getty Images)
Actor Tom Cruise descends from the roof of the stadium on Sunday.
Actor Tom Cruise descends from the roof of the stadium on Sunday. (Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Getty Images)
U.S. singer H.E.R. performs during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
U.S. singer H.E.R. performs during the closing ceremony on Sunday. (Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images)
British athletes react during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
British athletes react during the closing ceremony on Sunday. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)
Athletes of Suriname sit on the floor during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Athletes of Suriname sit on the floor during the closing ceremony on Sunday. (Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
People watch a TV program airing the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday.
People watch a TV program airing the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday. (Aurelien Morissard/AP)
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (center) shakes hands with France's judoka Teddy Riner on Sunday
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (center) shakes hands with France's judoka Teddy Riner on Sunday. (Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images)
A photograph of swimming gold medalist Leon Marchand of France celebrating winning the men's 200 meter individual medley final is projected in Montmartre overlooking the fireworks of the closing ceremony
A photograph of swimming gold medalist Leon Marchand of France celebrating winning the men's 200 meter individual medley final is projected in Montmartre overlooking the fireworks of the closing ceremony on Sunday. (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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