The Maracana Stadium played host as the Rio Olympics were officially closed.
A colourful and entertaining closing ceremony brought an official end to the Rio Olympics on Sunday.
After more than a fortnight of thrilling action, the Games of the 31st Olympiad came to an end.
Athletes and entertainers packed the Maracana Stadium, which was greeted by pouring rain.
Some pics from the #Rio2016 Closing Ceremony so far! #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/PQRPwpRiHK
— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 22, 2016
After hours of entertainment, IOC president Thomas Bach declared the Olympics officially closed.
President of the IOC Thomas Bach declares the 31st Olympiad closed and says goodbye and thanks to #Rio2016 ! pic.twitter.com/cSThHp7WFp
— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 22, 2016
It ended the spectacular action, which saw Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt stunningly complete his 'triple-triple'.
The flame is out Rio 2016 #OlympicGames ends with confetti and a firework show! It has been magnificient! #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/hs2vrqhN9e
— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 22, 2016
Americans Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky were the stars in the pool, while Simone Biles won four gymnastics gold medals.
Rio was not without its expected problems, but the athletes still managed to take centre stage.
Tokyo 2020 awaits.