Ed Sheeran hits the stage and performs his rendition of “Wish You Were Here” with original Pink Floyd member Nick Mason at the 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremonies in London on Sunday night (August 12).
The 21-year-old musician had hinted before the event of the tune he would be singing and who he would be performing with. Richard Jones of The Feeling and Mike Rutherford of Genesis also joined Ed on stage.
The U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team — the “Fierce Five” — hang out with U.S. Men’s Gymnasts Sam Mikulak and John Orozco around Olympic Village during the 2012 Olympics in London last week.
“Closing ceremonies tonight. So thankful for this incredible journey and experience! The memories will never fade,” team captain Aly tweeted of her experience.
The Team gold medalists also had the chance to take in some other Olympic events. While Aly was spotted a soccer game, McKayla and Kyla hit up the basketball finals.
McKayla wrote, “Got to go to the Olympic basketball game tonight! USA dominated, the dancers and jump ropers were awesome, and the DJ killed it! #goodgame(:”
The 17-year-old Olympic swimmer stopped by The Today Show to chat about her medals and becoming the new face of Olympic swimming.
“Couldn’t think of a better way to end my first Olympics. This has been the best experience of my life! So proud to represent #TeamUSA,” Missy tweeted. “Your support and good luck wishes have meant the world to me! Thank you for making these 8 days so incredible for me!”
Did you see the ring Missy received to commemorate the 2012 Olympics?
O.C. Tanner designed and presented each U.S. athlete with one — some with diamonds, some without. Missy chose a 14K gold ring and engraved her last name in it.
Louis Tomlinson and girlfriend Eleanor Calder wrap a United Kingdom flag around them and snap a cute pic while watching the Men’s 10m Platform Diving Final on Day 15 of the London 2012 Olympic Games held at the Aquatics Centre on Saturday afternoon (August 11) in London.
The 20-year-old One Direction singer was rooting on Great Britian’s Tom Daley, who wound up taking home the bronze medal.
“Come on Tom!!” Louis tweeted.
He added just a day before, “Had an amazing time at the Olympics last night, thank you to BA for looking after me :) Team GB.”
Stay tuned for Closing Ceremony pics — One Direction is performing!
After talking with various media outlets at the lounge, the Olympic champions headed out to see the sights of London. Check out all their pics below!
“WOW!!! What an Olympics don’t ya think!!? I cant believe its already over!! I am soo proud of my girls we rocked the house!!! I couldn’t be happier to share and cherish these great moments with these girls right here!!! I ?you guys!!” Gabby tweeted out.
Kyla added, “Had an unbelievable Olympic experience and I am so thankful for everyone who has supported me throughout my journey!”
McKayla was feeling a little sentimental, giving a big shout out to her BFF since childhood, Kyla. “Still so surreal that me & my best friend are Olympic Champions!! Love you forever and always Kyla,” she wrote.
The “Fierce Five” took home the Team Final gold last week and racked up three more gold medals, a silver and bronze between them.
“It was the best routine I’ve ever done,” Aly shared with press after her floor performance which she won gold for. “My coach [Mihai Brestyan] said it was the best routine he’d ever seen me do. Today has been a dream come true. I’m so glad I got the medal I wanted.”
Missy Franklin shows off her many medals on The Today Show on Monday morning (August 6) from London.
The 17-year-old Olympic swimmer dished on the intimidation she felt going into the games.
“Before I was definitely a little intimidated, especially since it’s my first Olympics. My first world championships last year, I only had two individual events and that was a little bit easier going into it, knowing that I had that time in between. Then coming here, I was definitely nervous thinking about how many times I had to swim. Once I got here and got around my team mates, I realized they were going to help me get through the whole thing and that’s what they did,” she shared.
Missy also commented on the attention her feet are getting, saying, “I’m proud of my size 13 feet. They’re definitely hard to find shoes for — which isn’t the best and I hate going shoe shopping. Everything is so cute and nothing ever fits (laughs).”
