Britain leads global beat at London 2012 closing ceremony

Posted August 12, 2012 8:27 pm.

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LONDON, England – When it came time to celebrate, the Brits turned to music. They did not need instruments. They did not need harmonies.

The sound of London 2012 was in every light-encrusted stadium seat, every head bobbing to the beat. Most of all, it was in every resounding cheer.

Go to CTVOlympics.ca for the full story.

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