After two weeks of enthralling competitive sport, the 2020 Olympic Games have now come to an end.
This was arguably the most unique version of the event given it was postponed a year due to the covid and the absence of crowds.
With the coronavirus still having a significant impact in Japan, which was placed into lockdown and a state of emergency, many fought for the Olympics to be postponed yet again.
Despite the adversity they faced and the pressure that came with the entire world watching, Tokyo done an exceptional job of putting on a show that fans will remember for years to come.
We were treated to some truly spectacular performances, both from seasoned veterans adding to their storied legacies, such as Eluid Kipchoge retaining his marathon crown and Allyson Felix becoming America's most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history.
The 2020 Games presented opportunities for new faces to make their name on the big stage, such a 13-year-old Skye Brown who won a bronze medal in skateboarding, the Gadirova twins' gymnastics success and 19-year-olds Athing Mu and Britain's Keely Hodgskinson taking gold and silver in the 800m.
With the 33rd Summer Olympics now in the books, let us take a look back at some of the greatest moments from the past fortnight.
1. Bethany Shriever and Kye Whyte's historic BMX success
Team GB had never won a medal in the BMX event before Tokyo 2020.
Step forward Kye Whyte, who won Britain's first ever medal in the event by taking a spectacular silver in the men's final.
His training partner and friend Shriever then took to the track, hoping to make some history of her own.
She did just that as she stormed to the gold medal in a thrilling race.
Whyte was delighted for her and the pair celebrated on the track in heartwarming scenes.
The duo have been faced with adversity during their careers, as Whyte suffered a serious injury and Shriever struggled to even make it to Tokyo when funding was pulled for the women's BMX event.
After their outstanding achievements, the pair hope they have inspired the next generation to follow in their footsteps. We look forward to seeing if they can emulate their success in Paris 2024.
2. Jamaica's sprint queen's 100m clean sweep
The women's 100m was arguably the most highly anticipated event at the Tokyo Olympics.
Elaine Thompson-Herah was aiming to defend her crown from the 2016 games in Rio, while the effervescent Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price looked to claim a third Olympic gold medal over the shortest distance.
Team GB's Dina Asher-Smith had high hopes of winning a medal, but was hampered by an injury and failed to make the final.
It was Thompson-Herah who surged to another Olympic title and set a new Olympic record and the second fastest time ever in the process.
Fraser-Price came third while Shericka Jackson claimed the bronze to complete a historic treble for Jamaica.
The trio once again showcased the island's sprint dominance and capped it off by running a national record time en route to winning the 4x100m relay.
3. King Kenny
Jason Kenny had registered a silver medal in the men's sprint at the 2020 Olympics.
On the final day of the Games, the 33-year-old had one more chance to add to his staggering haul of six gold medals.
The cycling legend dug deep and produced a masterclass to retain his Keirin title once again.
He now has seven Olympic gold medals which makes him the most decorated Olympian in Team GB history.
4. High jumpers share Olympic triumph
Qatar's Mutaz Barshim and Italian Gianmarco Tamberi went head to head in an entertaining high jump contest.
The athletes both negotiated the height of 2.37m, but neither were able to clear the next height.
After failing their final three attempts, there would normally be a jump off, but they were told that "it's possible if you both decide" to share the prize - and before he could finish speaking the gesture was made.
An elated Tamberi jumped into Barshim's arms before running off to celebrate and collapsing on the track with delight.
It was a lovely exchange between two athletes at the top of their game and will remain one of the iconic moments of Tokyo 2020.
5. Team GB swimmers make history
Team GB's swim team made history today at their most successful ever Olympic Games after the medley team won a silver medal in the last swim of Tokyo 2020.
Duncan Scott, 24, became our most decorated athlete at a single Games with a record fourth medal - making it one gold and three silver for the flying Scot.
The team was led by Adam Peaty, who became the first Brit of all time to retain an Olympic title in the 100m breastroke.
The comradery was clear for all to see throughout the Games and the team will be on the hunt for a slew of medals once the 2024 Paris Olympics rolls around.
We also witnessed the greatness of American swimmer Caleb Dressel, who announced himself on the biggest stage emphatically as he bagged an eye-watering five gold medals.
6. The strength and courage shown by Simone Biles
Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast to ever grace sport. She has dominated every event she has competed in and now, she aimed to successfully defend her four Olympic titles from Rio 2016.
After an uncharacteristic performance in the all-round team event, the 24-year-old withdrew from several other finals to prioritise her mental health and overcome a mental block called twisties.
Many wondered if we had seen the last of the Biles at Tokyo 2020, but the American would compete in her final event of the Games, the balance beam.
With all eyes on her, she showed exactly why she is a supreme athlete.
Biles showed great determination and delivered an accomplished performance to take a bronze medal in what is arguably her most cherished one of the lot.
Simone bravely conveyed the message that it’s OK to say things are not OK and has inspired millions with the way she handled herself during the Tokyo Games.
7. Tom Daley finally achieves Olympic gold medal dream
Since the age of 14, Tom Daley has been competing at the prestigious sporting event.
After coming agonisingly close to winning the gold in previous Games, the diver finally achieved sporting immortality after winning the 10m synchronised platform alongside Matty Lee.
He was in floods of tears after becoming Olympic champion at his fourth Games.
He capped off a memorable fortnight after winning bronze in the 10m individual platform on Saturday morning.
Honourable mention
Norway's Karsten Warholm and USA's Sydney McLaughlin smash the world records in the men and women's 400m hurdles en route to winning their first Olympic gold medals respectively.
The 2020 Olympic Games brought us such joy at a time when we needed it most.
The athletes must be commended for their hard work to get to Tokyo and perform, as well as the organisers and volunteers who ensured things went off without a hitch.
We now have the Paralympics to look forward to, before all roads lead to Paris in 2024.
