Why London 2012 will never be surpassed

As the curtain fell on the Paralympic games, the world was forced to wave goodbye to the games of London. However the games will live on in the memories of billions, and I believe will be remembered as near perfect and unbeatable.

We all remember 4 years ago when we asked ourselves how on earth would London's ceremonies match those of Beijing? For years the British constantly joked, but also fretted over how the world would see us. Decision time came on the 27th, what had Danny Boyle in store for the world, would it be tacky as we feared or would it live up to Beijing?

In my eyes the ceremony undoubtedly became the best ever, as we showed the world we are a fun loving nation with an incredible history and unlike Beijing our 4 ceremonies were a celebration of mankind and humanity, whereas Beijing showed how people can have the synchronisation of a computer.

Let's be honest, not even the Australian public were as enthusiastic about their home games as the Brits; millions lined the streets of Britain, to see the Olympic flame pass through their communities. The games were completely sold out, both of the 8 million Olympic tickets (excluding football) along with the 2.7 million Paralympic tickets, becoming the first games in history to do completely sell out. If you still don't believe in the enthusiasm of the British, then try this, The men's Cycling road race became the most attended Olympic event in history as over 1 million sports fans cheered along the roads of the South-East to be part of the action.

The games also had a party atmosphere that can only be matched by the games of Sydney. In the Olympic park thousands of people watched the Olympic action at 'Park Live', and would cheer every medal, not just those won by the home team. Even in the centre of London the games were present, banners displaying the Olympic rings followed you everywhere, as did statues of the mascots, so when Elena Isinbayeva said that you didn't feel the Olympics in central London, you could tell she didn't go into central London.

Last but by no means least was the sport, we had women from every nation, and women in every sport. Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian ever and the queen of the 7 events won gold to the home crowd's delight. Despite the large number of existing swimming records in 'cheat suits' the number of records came close to Beijing.

I fully welcome Rio de Janeiro to host both Games as well as they can, and add the distinctive Brazilian flavour to the greatest Sporting events on earth, though the London games will remain superior to all.