From Neymar tears that turned to gold, the Korean's selfie and catch me if you can, Rio 2016 had gave us some of the great moments in sports this year which was full of spirit.
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In Pictures: Most memorable moments of Rio
It wasn't long before Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, broke into a smile, beating le Clos of South Africa in the men's 200m butterfly final. Some suggested le Clos should have been looking where he was swimming rather than watching his rival. (BBC Photo)
How can you forget a dancing weightlifter? Big David Katoatau, from Kiribati, threw some shapes every time he successfully made a lift. He finished sixth in the men's 105kg Group B final but certainly kept the crowds entertained. (BBC Photo)
Never far from the spotlight, Jamaica sprinter Usain Bolt managed to find time to smile for the cameras while easing to a 100m semi-final victory. It prompted a flurry of internet memes. He later won the final in a time of 9.81 seconds - his third 100m crown in three Olympic Games. (BBC Photo)
Nineteen-year-old US gymnast Simone Biles took the Games by storm, producing a stunning performance to win the women's all-around Olympic gold medal.She ended up taking home four gold medals and a bronze. She was even watched by Buzz Aldrin, a man who has walked on the moon. (AP Photo)
A memorable moment for a small nation. Fiji's rugby sevens players burst into song as they celebrated winning their country's first-ever Olympic medal - a gold - after beating Great Britain 43-7 in the final. (BBC Photo)
Another Olympic highlight captured on social media.Lee Eun-ju of South Korea and Hong Un-jong of North Korea provided a moment of unity as the two gymnasts - from countries technically still at war with each other - posed for a smiling selfie. (BBC Photo)
Tumble on the track … Great Britain's athlete Mohamed Farah hits the deck early in the race after being clipped, later on he wins the race and ends Rio with two gold medals. (Image Courtesy: The Sun Photo)
German twins, Anna (right) and Lisa Hahner (left). hold hands while finishing marathon. (Reuters Photo)
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