Comic highlights - in pictures

Performers dressed as giant prawns ride bicycles around the track during the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics.

France's synchronized swimming team perform their routine at the Olympics. This performance earned them fourth place.

A Brazillian fan shows his appreciation for the national football team.

Drag queens played an essential part during the Priscilla Queen of the Desert segment of the closing ceremony.

The USA men's beach volleyball team celebrate beating Brazil, in one of the new sports to feature in the Sydney Olympics.

Korea manager Kim Euong-Yong is tossed into the air by his team. Korea beat Japan 3-1 to win the baseball bronze medal.

Mikael Ljungberg of Sweden tries to escape from Ukraine's Davyd Saldadze during a 97kg Greco-Roman wrestling match.