Closing Ceremony - Monty Python Eric Idle - London 2012 Olympic Games

Highlights from the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Every two years, the world's finest athletes gather at the Olympic Games - a spectacular celebration of sporting excellence that captures the attention of billions of people around the world. However, the Games are about much more than just sport. They bring the Olympic values to life and provide a global arena for a unique combination of sport, culture, education and ceremonies.

At the Olympic Games in London 2012, about 10,500 athletes from 204 countries compete in 26 different sports, comprising 302 medal events. Whether athletes win a medal or not, they can forever call themselves Olympians. The sporting competitions are undoubtedly the central focus of the Olympic Games and participating in the Games is the ultimate goal for most athletes.

Every edition has its own story to tell and will be remembered for some truly remarkable performances from sporting legends such as Jesse Owens, Abebe Bikila, Jean-Claude Killy, Nadia Comaneci, Katarina Witt, Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt, to name just a few.

Find more about the Olympic Games at www.olympic.org/olympic-games

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[Dean Kaye]

Will somebody please get rid of xdroon,The bloody troll is everywhere on youtube,that includes you Youtube you have his number.

[Pierre Casuals]

The best edition Olympic Games!

England is perfect!

[Muhammad nr]

that's your mom! for god sake

[pgrmoja]

no maiden or sex pistols..........innuf said

[JokerJan92]

ELO - Mr. Blue Sky

[James Smith]

those angels are bang tidy *_*

[Andrew Heldane]

I would look on the bright side of life if i had angels that looked like that..

[IamRICHBOSS]

boring stupid show

[daniibdoya]

How is called the song of the beginning?

[James Smith]

Well put, good on you!

[Angelini69]

You say that because you don't live in england ;)

[Julian Keith]

The show isn't over till the fat lady sings.