The end of Swimming in the pool saw the exit of arguably the greatest Olympian in history as Michael Phelps bowed out of the sport having collected 18 gold medals and 22 overall.
Michael Phelps brought to an end an unparalleled career as he bowed out of the Olympic Games with 18 gold medals and 22 overall, bringing the curtain down on the London 2012 Swimming action at the Aquatics Centre.
All eyes were on Michael Phelps as he brought to an end a career few can ever hope to match as he claimed his 18th Olympic gold medal as the USA won the 4 x 100m Medley Relay.
Sun Yang continued to steer the 1500m Freestyle into uncharted territory as he lowered his own world record to clinch his second gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Michael Phelps marked the final individual swim of his career with victory in the 100m Butterfly, while 15-year-old Katie Ledecky won the 800m Freestyle on her senior international debut.
