Paralympics closing ceremony: an emotional and fiery finale

Coldplay, Simmonds and Peacock take centre stage as Festival of the Flame pays tribute to Games Makers and armed forcesSix weeks after Bradley Wiggins rang in a golden summer that has exceeded all expectations, Coldplay have soundtracked an emotional final extinguishing of the flame by two of the biggest names of the Paralympics.Ellie Simmonds and Jonnie Peacock were as much of a draw as musical guests Jay-Z and Rihanna when they stepped forward to finally put out the flame that has burned brigh...

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