Olympic athletes tweet after spectacular closing ceremony in Rio

Max Whitlock stayed for the closing ceremony. Credit: PA

The Olympics have ended in a spectacular closing ceremony in Rio overnight.

The show lasted for almost three hours and was held in wet conditions in the Maracanã.

The Games have been hugely successful for Team GB who bettered their London 2012 medal haul.

The ceremony was held in heavy rain in Rio. Credit: PA

Some of our region's athletes have already flown back to the UK, but Basildon gymnast Max Whitlock and Norwich windsurfer Nick Dempsey were among those to stay for the final goodbye.