Rio Olympics reaches colourful conclusion

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach praised Rio's "marvellous Games" during a closing ceremony marked by colour, music and rain at the Maracana Stadium.

Rio Olympics reaches colourful conclusion
Mon, 22 Aug, 2016 - 07:19

Gary O'Donovan carried the flag for Ireland at the Olympics closing ceremony last night.

Gary and his brother Paul won silver in the men’s lightweight double sculls.

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