Tokyo passes the baton to Paris as the Olympic Games come to an end

Published on August 8, 2021 - Duration: 01:10s
The Tokyo Olympics have come to a close with a ceremony in the Japanese capital.

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Tokyo

Capital and most populous city of Japan
Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but were cleared to compete after it was found to be caused by contamination.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 3 days ago


Paris

Capital and largest city of France
Elinor Barker's Olympic preparations are very different this time as she juggles training and a two-year-old son.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago


Olympic Games

Major international multi-sport event
Marathon swimmer Alice Dearing, the first black woman to represent Team GB at an Olympics, announces retirement from the sport.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 21 hours ago

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir storms to victory in a women's only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds at the London Marathon.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

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