From Tom Cruise abseiling from the roof of the stadium to an emotional extinguishing of the Olympic flame, the 'Seine-sational Games' have come to an end.
After 17 days of breathtaking sporting action set against the backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to the Chateau de Versailles, the Paris Olympic Games 2024 have come to an end. The USA finished on top of the overall medal table with a total of 126 medals, with China in second place on 91. Both USA and China won 40 gold medals each. Australia finished fourth with 18 gold medals and a total of 53 medals.
"Dear French friends, you have fallen in love with the Olympic Games. And we have fallen in love with all of you," Bach added. Having announced his intention to leave office next year, Bach also struck a more sombre note as he appealed for "a culture of peace" in a war-torn world. "We know that the Olympic Games cannot create peace, but the Olympic Games can create a culture of peace that inspires the world," he said.
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