IOC President Jacques Rogge passes the Olympic flag onto London Mayor Boris Johnson (L) during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the curtain on a glittering 16-day long sports extravaganza. The next Summer Games will be held in London in 2012.[Agencies]

BEIJING--Following are the final words on the recent three Olympic Games at closing ceremonies by International Olympic Committee presidents:

Sydney 2000

"I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever," said Juan Antonio Samaranch

Athens 2004

"These Games were unforgettable, dream Games," said Jacques Rogge

Beijing 2008

"These were truly exceptional Games," said Jacques Rogge.