Team Australia send it in wild Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony scenes

The social media feeds of the nation’s most beloved Olympic stars have offered a rare glimpse into how Australia is celebrating its most successful Games campaign.

Cult hero leads Aussie Games celebration

Aussie Olympians have sent off the 2024 Paris Games in the only way we know how: with singing, dancing, and an epic display of mateship on Monday morning (AEST).

The social media feeds of the nation’s most beloved stars have offered an insight into the vibes of the Olympic closing ceremony, which marked the most successful Games in Australian history.

Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn atop the shoulders of Angus Widdicombe. Australian Olympians celebrated the 2024 Paris Games with singing, dancing, and displays of mateship. Picture: Instagram

Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn, a cult hero of the Australian team, was embraced by the contingent despite controversy over her inclusion. Picture: Instagram

For Australian diver Melissa Wu, the celebration was a chance to, in her words, “fan girl” with the likes of Matildas’ Ellie Carpenter, Teagan Micah and Hayley Raso.

Wu also captured the moment the bronze-clad Opals joined the party to rapturous hooting after taking out Belgium for their place on the women’s basketball podium.

The good vibes only continued on the feed of Aussie field star Alanah Yukich.

The closing ceremony marked the most successful Games in Australian history. Athletes, including Aussie field star Alanah Yukich (R) shared a glimpse into the celebrations. Yukich shared this snap of her with fellow track and field athletes Ebony Lane (L) and Ellie Beer (C). Picture: Instagram

The bronze-clad Opals celebrated their victory at the women’s basketball games. Picture: Instagram

Seventh-placed in the 400m women’s hurdles, Yukich captured Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn atop the shoulders of Angus Widdicombe from the Aussie men’s eight rowing team.

Gunn, who has become the cult hero of the Australian Olympic team, was shown on numerous feeds relishing the warm embrace of the contingent after days of heated debate surrounding her Olympics inclusion.

Stars captured memorable moments on her social media. Picture: Instagram

Widdicombe (left on shoulders) had the team harmonising to the tunes of ‘I Am Australian’ and ‘Land Down Under’. Picture: Instagram

The viral breakdancer might have completed a scoreless performance that led to social media scorn, endless memes and billions of views, but within the Aussie team, she was the star.

Gunn was seen leading group dances as the Athletes prepared for the official closing ceremony at Stade de France, with her now iconic kangaroo hop and sprinkler being rolled out once more.

Diver Melissa Wu “fan girled” with Matildas’ Ellie Carpenter, Teagan Micah, and Hayley Raso. Picture: Instagram

First-time Olympic champion kayaker Noémie Fox also joined the ruckus. Picture: Instagram

First-time Olympic champion kayaker Noémie Fox also took to her socials, adding to the case for Widdicombe to be crowned the Olympic celebration’s best on the ground.

Boom-box in hand, he had the team harmonising to the tunes of I Am Australian and Land Down Under.

Australia completed its Paris Olympic campaign with impressive achievements in basketball and cycling.

With 18 gold medals and 53 overall, Australia finished fourth in the medal tally, following the United States, China, and Japan.