To the athletes tonight: You were true role models. You have shown us the unifying power of sport. The Olympic spirit lives in the warm embrace of competitive rivals from nations in conflict. Keep that spirit alive when you return home. These were truly exceptional Games!

(Source: Dr Jacques Rogge, Chairman of the International Olympic Committee)

And none more so than those belonging to small nations, but of the 87 nations who medalled, how did the small nations of the world do? In a nutshell, fought way above their weight:

Jamaica (pop: 2,714,000) 6 golds (Men’s 100m, Women’s 100m, Men’ 200m, Women’s 400m Hurdles, Women’s 200m, Men’s 4 x 100m Relay), 3 silvers (Women’s 100m, Women’s 200m, Women’s 400m), 2 bronzes (Women’s 200m, Women’s 4 x 400m Relay)
Mongolia (pop: 2,629,000) 2 golds (Men’s 100kg Judo, Men’s Bantamweight Boxing), 2 silv