60 days of diversity on the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay
By Rio 2016
It's now two months since the Olympic flame touched down in BrasÃlia and began its long journey around the world's fifth largest country
The relay has visited every region of Brazil and showcased the country's diversity (Photo: Rio 2016)
The Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay is celebrating this Friday (1 July) the 60th day of its journey around Brazil. In the last two months, the torch has visited 180 towns across this giant country, travelled 17,000km (more than 10,500 miles) by land, air and water, and been carried by more than 7,000 torchbearers.
Wherever it has been, Brazilians have greeted this iconic symbol of the Olympic movement with all the warmth and joy for which they are celebrated around the world. And the relay has shone a light on the enchanting diversity of this most multicultural of nations.
Check out these video highlights and, below, some of the best images from the first 60 days...
A huge crowd turned out in Fortaleza to witness the Olympic cauldron being lit on day 36.Photo: Rio 2016/Marcos de Paula
The streets of Nova Andradina, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, hosted a carnival of colour and light.Photo: Rio 2016/André Luiz Mello
The torch encountered the sea of Brazil for the first time on 17 May, in the city of Vitória.Photo: Rio 2016/André Mourão
Local women in traditional costume welcomed the torch in Itabuna in Bahía in northeastern Brazil.Photo: Rio 2016/André Luiz Mello
Locals dressed up in their country best in Poço Redondo in the state of Sergipe to greet the torch.Photo: Rio 2016/André Luiz Mello
This local character stole the spotlight in São Miguel dos Campos with his ball-juggling skills.Photo: Rio 2016/Marcos de Paula
Cowboys set the pace in Campo Maior, in the state of Piauí, on 10 June.Photo: Rio 2016/Marcos de Paula
The relay proved to be the perfect spot for a wedding proposal.The happy event took place in São Luís do Maranhão on day 41.Photo: Rio 2016/Fernando Soutello
The indigenous community of Campo Alegre celebrated the relay with a traditional ceremony in Boa Vista.Photo: Rio 2016/André Luiz Mello
Smartphones, flashes and tablets lit up the relay on its journey through distant Rio Branco.Photo: Rio 2016/Fernando Soutello
In Porto Velho, in the state of Rondônia, traditional dancers celebrated the arrival of the torch.Photo: Rio 2016/André Luiz Mello
Percussion group Zen Shin Daiko greeted the torch in Japanese style in the town of Cascavel, in Paraná state in southern Brazil.Photo: Rio 2016/André Luiz Mello
These tiny dancers brought their own torches to the relay in Medianeira on day 59.Photo: Rio 2016/André Luiz Mello
Girls from Feira de Santana made sure their footwear had that authentic Ancient Greek look.Photo: Rio 2016/Marcos de Paula
This gentleman in Riachão de Jacuípe watched in comfort from his window as the historic relay passed by.Photo: Rio 2016/Fernando Soutello
After 60 days of the torch relay, Brazil is entering the final countdown to Rio 2016. There are now only 36 days to go.Photo: Rio 2016/Marcos de Paula
