
People wave flags from Brazil, the United States and Colombia during the Olympics closing ceremony at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, August 21.

Samba dancers perform in the "Cidade Maravilhosa" segment of the ceremony.

Fireworks explode over the stadium.

Members of the Australian delegation take a selfie.

The cauldron that held the Olympic flame is seen after the flame was extinguished.

Athletes cast shadows as they wave flags.

Dancers perform during the ceremony.

Singer Mariene de Castro performs in front of the Olympic Cauldron before the flame was extinguished.

The Olympic flag is lowered.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives on stage. Tokyo will host the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Artists perform during the closing ceremony.

The words "thank you" are projected in Portuguese and Japanese.

A dancer is seen up close during the ceremony.

Brazilian singer Lenine performs during the "Recognition of the Volunteers."

From left, men's marathon silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa of Ethiopia, gold medalist Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya and bronze medalist Galen Rupp of the United States are seen on a giant screen as they stand on the podium during the closing ceremony.

Athletes parade during the ceremony.

Dancers perform the "Bringing Clay to Life" routine.

Dancers perform the "Lace Making" routine.

Athletes walk through the stadium.

Jackie Briggs from the United States wears Olympic ring sunglasses.

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony.

Singer-songwriter Julia Michaels and electronic music artist Kygo perform the song "Carry Me."

Members of Team Great Britain hold up their illuminated shoes.

Athletes wearing illuminated shoes march during the closing ceremony.

Athletes shield themselves from the rain.

Dancers perform during the event.

Athletes wear plastic raincoats.

Athletes from Japan march during the "Heroes of the Games" segment.

Team Great Britain celebrates during the "Heroes of the Games" segment.

Athletes enter the stadium.

Spectators watch the closing ceremony.

US gymnast Simone Biles holds the American flag.

Dancers perform in the "Olympic Wings" segment of the event.

A dancer performs during the closing ceremony.

A spectator takes pictures of the fireworks.

Children sing the national anthem of Brazil.

The International Olympic Committee flag waves in the stadium.