Four years ago in Beijing, he became a figure of fun as he waved the Olympic flag.
But at the Closing Ceremony in the Olympic Stadium last night, Boris Johnson made a slightly better fist of the job.
Mid way through the spectacular event, the Olympic Flag was lowered and then passed by London Mayor Boris Johnson to Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee.
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He then presented it to Rio
Mayor Eduardo Paes, ahead of Brazil hosting the Games in 2016. They each
waved it four times, as is traditional.
Mr Johnson first came to the world's attention at the Closing Ceremony for the Beijing Games.
Many people back home in the UK were left red-faced as the mayor hilariously waved the flag.
There was further hilarity later that night in Beijing when the Mayor of London famously declared that ping pong was coming home.
The closing ceremony, which was
attended by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cambridge, was designed to
show off the best of Britain's past and present music scene, culminating
with a glimpse of the carnival that awaits in Rio in 2016.
Stars who appeared included the Pet Shop Boys, George Michael, Tinie Tempah and Jessie J, Kate Moss and Russell Brand and The Who.
Prince Harry was launched into a new leading role in the royal family when he took centre stage at the ceremony.
In his most important solo Royal engagement yet, the third in line to the throne was selected as the figurehead for the spectacular farewell to the Games, which the Queen opened two weeks ago.
FAST FORWARD TO 4m.30s TO SEE BORIS WAVE THE FLAG IN BEIJING
But at the Closing Ceremony in the Olympic Stadium last night, Boris Johnson made a slightly better fist of the job.
Mid way through the spectacular event, the Olympic Flag was lowered and then passed by London Mayor Boris Johnson to Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee.
SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO
Improvement: At the Closing Ceremony in the
Olympic Stadium, Boris Johnson made a slightly better fist of waving the
flag than he did in Beijing four years ago
Proud: London Mayor Boris Johnson watches on
after passing the flag onto Jacques Rogge, president of the
International Olympic Committee
Mr Johnson first came to the world's attention at the Closing Ceremony for the Beijing Games.
Many people back home in the UK were left red-faced as the mayor hilariously waved the flag.
There was further hilarity later that night in Beijing when the Mayor of London famously declared that ping pong was coming home.
Embarrassing: During the Closing Ceremony of the
Beijing Games, Boris Johnson left many people back in the home
red-faced as his hilariously waved the Olympic flag
Great time: Prime Minister David Cameron is
pictured next to his wife Samantha, who is seated next to Boris Johnson
during last night's Closing Ceremony
Strutting his stuff: Boris Johnson, second
right, gives a perfect impression of 'dad dancing' next to his wife
Marina Wheeler, far right
Stars who appeared included the Pet Shop Boys, George Michael, Tinie Tempah and Jessie J, Kate Moss and Russell Brand and The Who.
Prince Harry was launched into a new leading role in the royal family when he took centre stage at the ceremony.
In his most important solo Royal engagement yet, the third in line to the throne was selected as the figurehead for the spectacular farewell to the Games, which the Queen opened two weeks ago.
FAST FORWARD TO 4m.30s TO SEE BORIS WAVE THE FLAG IN BEIJING
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