Beijing farewells the Olympics in style

China has said goodbye to the Olympics with an elaborate closing ceremony in Beijing.
The Birds Nest stadium lit up for a final time with music, dance and some famous faces as well.
Kiwi gold medallists the Evers-Swindell twins became the first pair to carry a flag in the history of closing ceremonies at the summer Olympics.
The president of the international Olympic committee closed the games declaring it an achievement for sport and for China.
The Olympic flag was then taken down and passed from Beijing to London, the host city for 2012.

Then it was Great Britain’s chance to present a teaser of what is in store.
Pop star Leona Lewis paired up with rock legend Jimmy Page for a duet of Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love.
Football superstar David Beckham was also on hand to help kick off London's Olympic fever.
A spectacular fireworks display lit up the sky around the Bird's Nest stadium before China waved goodbye to the games that have placed it under so much scrutiny.
The focus now switches to London 2012 and no sooner was the baton passed, than Britain dropped it.

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