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Photos: See what happened at the Olympic closing ceremony

By NPR Staff
Published August 11, 2024 at 8:53 PM EDT
A general view as the final Olympic Ring is lifted into place to assemble the Olympic Rings during the Closing Ceremony on Sunday.
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A general view as the final Olympic Ring is lifted into place to assemble the Olympic Rings during the Closing Ceremony on Sunday.

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.
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An overview shows Lithuania's athletes parading during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Japan's athletes take part in the athletes parade during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
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Japan's athletes take part in the athletes parade during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Gold medalist of women's marathon swimming, the Netherlands' Sharon Van Rouwendaal, celebrates with her medal on Sunday.
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Gold medalist of women's marathon swimming, the Netherlands' Sharon Van Rouwendaal, celebrates with her medal on Sunday.
Athletes wave a French flag during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Sunday.
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Athletes wave a French flag during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, 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.
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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.
A pianist performs during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
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A pianist performs during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Athletes parade on Sunday.
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Athletes parade on Sunday.
The Golden Voyager descends into the stadium as a light show takes place on Sunday.
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The Golden Voyager descends into the stadium as a light show takes place on Sunday.
New International Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission member Marcus Daniell during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
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New International Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission member Marcus Daniell during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Dancers perform during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
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Dancers perform during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Athletes pose for a selfie on Monday.
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Athletes pose for a selfie on Monday.
French opera singer Benjamin Bernheim performs Hymn To Apollo on Sunday.
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French opera singer Benjamin Bernheim performs Hymn To Apollo on Sunday.
Gold medalist for the women's long jump, Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States, reacts during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
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Gold medalist for the women's long jump, Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States, reacts during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
An overview shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. gymnasts Simone Biles holding the Olympic flag on Sunday.
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An overview shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. gymnasts Simone Biles holding the Olympic flag on Sunday.
Actor Tom Cruise descends from the roof of the stadium on Sunday.
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Actor Tom Cruise descends from the roof of the stadium on Sunday.
U.S. singer H.E.R. performs during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
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U.S. singer H.E.R. performs during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
British athletes react during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
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British athletes react during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Athletes of Suriname sit on the floor during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
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Athletes of Suriname sit on the floor during the closing ceremony on Sunday.
People watch a TV program airing the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday.
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People watch a TV program airing the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday.
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (center) shakes hands with France's judoka Teddy Riner on Sunday.
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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (center) shakes hands with France's judoka Teddy Riner on Sunday.
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.
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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.
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