The standard of Football delivered by London 2012 was so high Brazil's wait for that elusive first Olympic triumph continues despite their strong team after Mexico took men's gold.
Ben Ainslie became the Games' most decorated sailor of all time at London 2012 but Australia replaced his country, Great Britain, as the most successful Sailing nation.
Day 15 saw the curtain fall on the track and field action at London 2012, and once again it was Usain Bolt who stole the headlines on a day when 32 gold medals were won.
Mariana Pajon celebrated becoming just the second Colombian ever to win Olympic gold after a supreme showing in the London 2012 women's BMX competition.