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1 month of the Olympic Torch Relay: from steam train to zipline, it's been quite a ride

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Brazilians haven't only jogged with the torch, they've surfed on ocean waves, flown off mountains and even skated with it

1 month of the Olympic Torch Relay: from steam train to zipline, it's been quite a ride

The torch travelled from São João del Rei to Tiradentes on a historic steam train (Photo: Rio 2016/André Luiz Mello)

In one month, more than 3,500 people have already carried the Olympic Torch. Most of them have done it the traditional way: a gentle jog and then passing the torch to the next lucky person.

1 month of the Olympic Torch Relay: a journey to remember

Other people have used more alternative forms of transport for their moment of glory. Check out some of the more unusual ways Brazilians have found to take the Olympic Torch 200 metres from one point to the next.

 

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