The Olympics are over for another four years and we were certainly treated to the brilliant, the bad and the downright bizarre in Rio.
With all the medals handed out, the athletes head home to heroes’ welcomes this week, and we were left to reflect on their achievements.
Excitement’s building at #T5 ready for the #victoRIOus return of @TeamGB share your messages using #greattobeBAck pic.twitter.com/fGxz9gsh8I
— British Airways (@British_Airways) August 23, 2016
Congrats to Brasil football team on winning gold #Rio2016 @neymarjr pic.twitter.com/gEeGej70st
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 20, 2016
Exciting, inspiring and unforgettable. Thanks to #BRA and to the 🌍for #Rio2016, I'll keep these memories forever. See you! #RiotoTokyo
— Olympic Flame (@OlympicFlame) August 22, 2016
Thank you @British_Airways treated like royalty!! 🇬🇧 #VictoRIOus #greattobeBAck @TeamGB pic.twitter.com/HOWVKLi5Ft
— Max Whitlock (@maxwhitlock1) August 23, 2016
Bolt with "The Silencer" boi. I see you homie!!https://t.co/E0Vjlpa9uy
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 19, 2016
If you go to Rio but don't see Christ the Redeemer, did you even go to Rio? pic.twitter.com/sPvuX5dc6O
— Morolake Akinosun™ (@MsFastTwitch) August 21, 2016
It's been a blast but it's #greattobeBAck Thank you @British_Airways for the cool flight @gordonleeds is excited too pic.twitter.com/ty2mqtegGp
— Non Stanford (@NonStanford) August 23, 2016
I am beyond blown away by this love and compassion. I have the best community in the world around me! THANK YOU💖 pic.twitter.com/iuoQDHY1lP
— Missy Franklin (@missyfranklin) August 17, 2016
I LOVE PENALTY SHOOTOUTS!!! #hockey #Olympics
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) August 19, 2016
Couldn't be prouder of #TeamUSA. Your determination and passion inspired so many of us. You carried that flag high tonight, @Simone_Biles!
— President Obama (@POTUS) August 22, 2016
0 medals, but ...
— #TeamRefugees (@Team_Refugees) August 21, 2016
10 athletes
100% amazingness
Thank you #TeamRefugees for a fantastic #Rio2016 . You are a symbol of hope!
Anytime! Looking forward to meeting you too. Safe travels back, see you soon! https://t.co/vWRhhqR5up
— Colton Underwood (@Colt3FIVE) August 21, 2016