37. The Beijing Olympics

..... and so another Olympic Games came to an end last night in a spectacular show of fireworks. Farewell Beijing and onwards to London in 2012. Below are some highlights of the 29th Olympiad.

Fireworks extravaganza brings Beijing games to a close as the flag is officially passed to London.

For some action, here is a video clip of Usain Bolt, in the men's 100 metre finals, becoming the fastest man on earth.