As the curtain fell on London 2012, the USA overcame some fierce resistance from Spain to land their fifth Basketball gold in the six Olympic Games since the start of the 'Dream Team' era on a gripping final day of action.
Many people touted London 2012 to be the best Handball competition ever and they will not have been disappointed as both the men's and women's competition threw up some superb action, though ultimately familiar winners.
France wrote themselves into the history books after becoming the first country to retain the Olympic Games title in men's Handball following a nervy 22-21 victory in the final against Sweden.
The London 2012 Olympic Games come to an end with a star-studded Closing Ceremony, but there are still 15 gold medals to be handed out before the festivities commence.
France remain on course to become the first team ever to defend their Olympic Games title in the men's Handball competition after a comfortable 25-22 semi-final victory over Croatia at the Basketball Arena tonight.
Day 12 saw records set straight in the Olympic Stadium on a good night for Team USA, while Usain Bolt warmed up for another night in the headlines in his usual style.
The men's Handball competition took yet another dramatic twist on Day 12, as Hungary needed double extra-time to make it through to the semi-finals, while there was also a last-gasp win for France.
