In no particular order, here are the 12 athletes who had some of the most standout performances at the Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair Rugby

Inspirational display from star player Ryley Batt steers Australians to top prize against Canada.

Wheelchair Basketball

Having won the men's wheelchair basketball tournament in three of the last four Paralympic Games, Canada may be one of the best to have ever played the game.

Wheelchair Basketball

Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team proved they are the best in the world, defeating Australia in the gold-medal game, while USA beat Great Britain for bronze.

Football 7-a-side

In a repeat of the Beijing 2008 final, Ukraine will have to overcome Russian to win its third consecutive gold medal in football 7-a-side in the Paralympic Games.

The final day of London 2012 includes the marathon, the wheelchair rugby and football 7-a-side finals, and the Closing Ceremony which will be headlined by Coldplay.

Football 7-a-side

Romanov’s goal proves enough for Russians to edge out Ukraine, while Iran take bronze.

Wheelchair Tennis

Upon winning the men’s quad singles title, Israel’s Noam Gershony gave his country its first wheelchair tennis gold.

Athletics

David Weir’s London 2012 campaign finished with a wheelchair marathon gold, while Shirley Reilly sped to the top on the women’s side.

Swimming

US Navy hero Bradley Snyder, who lost his vision one year ago today (7 September), has already won Paralympic gold in London.