Marathon men tour a sunny and clear Beijing

BEIJING (Reuters) - A midnight storm ensured clean and clear weather for Olympic host city Beijing on the last day of the Games on Sunday as the men's marathon got under way through the leafy streets of the city.

But cloudy weather was expected later in the day, the Beijing Meteorological Bureau (www.bjmb.gov.cn) said.

The bureau forecast a high of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and a low of 22 C (71.6 F).

Pollution had been a major worry for athletes and organizers ahead of the Games, but the air has been largely clear, thanks in part to occasional heavy rain.

China wrap up a spectacular Olympics on top of the medals table and with a closing extravaganza planned in the Bird's Nest.

Before that there are another 12 gold medals to contest, including the finals of men's basketball and volleyball, and six big bouts in the boxing ring.

Traditional highlight of the final day is the marathon, where Kenya will be hoping for their fifth athletics gold.

(Reporting by Jim Bai; Editing by Nick Macfie)