Athletes from the competing nations of the world entered the stadium together during the Closing Ceremony at Olympic Stadium during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, Sunday, August 12, 2012. (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT)

Fireworks exploded over Olympic Stadium during the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, Monday, August 13, 2012. (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT)

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Fireworks exploded over Olympic Stadium during the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, Monday, August 13, 2012. (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT)

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