They were games of heart, of warmth, of smiles and generosity. It was Italy at its best.

Olympic transformation nearly complete, ingredients for great Games in place

The IOC will continue to worry until after the closing ceremony, just as we do at every Olympic Games.

These were truly magnificent games. We say a heart-felt thank you to Italy, Piedmont and Italy.

Winning tastes good.

Now it will take a couple of weeks to decide if it is worth it to bid again.