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Rio Olympics live: Boomers v Spain, Team USA v Serbia, marathon, closing ceremony

THE XXXI Olympiad is offically closed, with the baton handed over to Tokyo, after the US Dream Team strolled to gold and the Boomers missed the medals. THE FINAL DAY AS IT HAPPENED ...

"See you in Tokyo" is projected on the floor during the closing ceremony in the Maracana stadium.
"See you in Tokyo" is projected on the floor during the closing ceremony in the Maracana stadium.

HEARTBREAK for the Boomers after they lost to Spain in the bronze medal match by one point. No such troubles for Team USA, who claimed their expected gold against Serbia without breaking sweat.

The Games has officially been closed in a ;lavish, colourful ceremony in which Tokyo offered the prospect of a glorious Gamnes in four years time.

Kim Brennan was our deserving flag bearer for the closing party.

HOW THE FINAL DAY OF THE GAMES UNFOLDED:

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