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Athletes arrive during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) 

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    Photos: The Closing Ceremony

    Artistic director Kim Gavin promised "the best after-show party that's ever …

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