The Olympics are over and what a games it’s been
Records set, graft and sweat, inspiration, dreams.
The United States topped the medal table with power and with élan
Followed by Britain, China and Russia, by Germany and Japan.

Beyond the usual suspects the rostrum saw new nations
First ever golds for Vietnam, for Kosovo and Fiji (beyond all expectations)
So too for Singapore, Tajikistan, Jordan and the Ivory Coast
Along with Bahrain and Puerto Rico, all gold medal winners, free to boast.

Athletes from 87 countries earned medals – a record breaker
As was the first ever triple triple by Usain Bolt of Jamaica.
So we look to 2020, where in Tokyo once again the world will unite
To compete, to run, to swim, to jump, to throw, to fight.