In a wide ranging news conference ahead of Sundays closing ceremony, outgoing Olympic chief Jacques Rogge praised the efforts of a raft of top names from sprinter Usain Bolt to US swimming star Michael Phelps, who has now won more Olympic medals than anyone in the history of the Games
london hailed as greatest games as fans arrive for final day
Olympic organisers are preparing to bring down the curtain on a fiesta of sport with a closing ceremony which will be very British in its make up and a final day of competition which promises more medals for the host nation
chinese olympic delegation reflect on london 2012
The head of the Chinese Olympic delegation praised the London Olympics on Sunday as a great platform of exchange for sports, culture and friendship
spain happy with their medal haul
Spanish officials said on Sunday they were happy with their medal haul at the London Olympics, with the mens basketball final still to come
mo farah reflects on perfect olympics
The 5,000 and 10,000 metres Olympic champion Mo Farah talks about his achievements at the London Games
Concert and fireworks display bring down curtain on London 2012
The London 2012 Games bade farewell with a giant singalong party, bringing the curtain down in spectacular style on an Olympics that has radiated the feelgood factor throughout. Duration:
Olympics: Moments that defined the Games
From Michael Phelpss golden farewell to the exploits of Usain Bolt, AFPTV looks back the some of the moments that defined the 2012 London Olympic Games. Duration:
British PM lauds hosting of Olympics
Britain astonished the world with the way it staged the London Olympics, British Prime Minister David Cameron says. Duration:
Brazil prepares for Olympic terrorist threats
Rio de Janeiro is getting ready to host the next Summer Olympics and wants to show its serious about dealing with security threats. On Saturday, elite troops took part in a simulated terrorist attack on a Metro line, to train themselves for possible threats to the 2016 Olympics or the 2014 World Cup. Duration:
Slideshow of 2012 London Olympic Games August 11
Slideshow of different pictures taken during the 2012 London Olympic Games on August 11, 2012 in London. Duration:










