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Rio 2016 closing ceremony: As it happened

DW StaffAugust 22, 2016

The Summer Games are officially over, with the Olympic flame having been put out after a spectacular ceremony. Over to you, Tokyo 2020.

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Brasilien Olympische Spiele Rio 2016 21 08 Abschlussfeier
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Rio Olympischen Spiele 2016 13 08 - 10000 Meter Mo Farah Gold

Olympics Day 8 round-up: Fantastic Farah, Puig makes history, Phelps hits 23

Olympics Day 8 round-up: Fantastic Farah, Puig makes history, Phelps hits 23

On day 8 of the Olympics, Mo Farah defended his 10,000m crown with a stunning run, Monica Puig beat Angelique Kerber in the women's tennis final and Michael Phelps won his 23rd - and last - Olympic gold. (14.08.2016)
August 14, 2016