Backstage at Closing Ceremony

The Driving Force: Behind the Scenes at London 2012 Closing Ceremony

Gareth Richman | Posted 13.10.2012 | UK Sport
Gareth Richman

Nothing really prepares you for the moment you enter the Olympic Stadium for the first time. Being 15 feet away from an ecstatic audience jumping off the door ledge of my van and throwing my moves to Madness, Blur, Pet Shop Boys and One Direction circling on trucks behind me was immense - and yes, I did get carried away in the moment, who wouldn't!?