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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The London Olympics came to a wild conclusion Sunday with music-filled and often wacky closing ceremonies before handing off responsibility for the 2016 Games to Rio de Janeiro.
What Was Your Favorite Olympic Moment?
View ResultsWhat Was Your Favorite Olympic Moment?
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The opening ceremonies
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The U.S. women's gymnastics "Fierce Five" team winning gold
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Michael Phelps becoming all-time Olympics medal leader
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Missy Franklin winning four gold medals in swimming
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Team USA men's basketball winning gold
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Team "UConn" USA women's basketball winning gold
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The U.S. women's soccer team winning gold
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Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh-Jennings winning gold again in beach volleyball
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Jamaica's Usain Bolt winning 100 and 200-meter dash again
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The closing ceremonies
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Other
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Judging by the reaction on Facebook and Twitter, the highlight of the ceremony for many viewers was the reunion of the Spice Girls, followed by "Monty Python" alum Eric Idle leading the crowd of 80,000 in a sing-along rendition of the comedy troupe's "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life."
The ceremony capped more than two weeks of memorable sporting events. The United States won more medals than any other country, racking up 46 gold, 29 silver and 29 bronze medals.
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