Get to know the playlists of Missy Franklin, Teddy Riner, Neymar, Chad le Clos and Cesar Cielo among other sport icons
Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the whole world share the songs that rock their training sessions
Neymar, Missy Franklin, Daniel Dias, Teddy Riner, Alison, Emanuel and Terezinha Guilhermina in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Getty Images)
Music motivates and drives us forward, but it can also help us relax and rock us in victory. In times of Rock in Rio in the 2016 games host city, music and sport have many points in common. After talking about the favourite sports of the festival’s main attractions, it is time for our Olympic and Paralympic athletes to get in the event’s mood.
Champions such as French judoka Teddy Riner, US swimmer Missy Franklin, Football idol Neymar Jr and Terezinha Guilhermina, the fastestvisually impaired sprinter in the world,are just some of the great sport icons that took a break from their training agenda and told rio2016.com website what they listen when they need to concentrate and give it their all in competition. Check it out:
Neymar Jr. – Football
In just four seasons as a professional player, the Brazilian Football wonder scored more than 180 goals and today he shines in international Football as part of Spanish team Barcelona. The player made his Olympic debut as part of Brazil national team in the London 2012 Games, winning the silver medal.
- 1. “Ousadia e Alegria” - Thiaguinho
- 2. “Moleque Atrevido” - Jorge Aragão
- 3. “Te esperando” - Luan Santana
- 4. “Tá escrito” - Revelação
- 5. “Que se chama amor” - Alexandre Pires
Teddy Riner – Judo
Unbeatable since 2010, the French judoka ended up winning his sixth world title. In London 2012, he took gold.
- 1. “Ai se eu te pego”- Michel Teló
- 2. "Shot for me" - Drake
- 3. "Kotch" - RDX
- 4. "Legghoo" - Busta Rhymes
- 5. “I’m alive” - Céline Dion
Rafaela Silva – Judo
This year, judoka Rafaela Silva wrote her name in sport history when she won the first gold of Brazilian women’s Judo in a World Cup.
- 1. “Anjos (Pra quem tem fé)” - O Rappa
- 2. “Your body” – Christina Aguilera
- 3. “It girl” – Jason Derulo
- 4. “Bring on the nite” – Mister Jam
- 5. “Best thing I never had” – Beyoncé Knowles
Missy Franklin – Swimming
This US swimmer is only 18 years old, but had her debut in the London 2012 Olympic Games with no fewer than four golds and a bronze. In World Championships, Missy is already unbeatable with nine golds.
- 1. “That's my kind of night” - Luke Bryan
- 2. “Barefoot blue jean night - Jake Owens
- 3. “I want crazy” - Hunter Hayes
- 4. “Love somebody - Maroon Five
- 5. “Get out” - Casey Abrams
Cesar Cielo – Swimming
One of Brazilian Swimming’s leading names of all times, Cielo has been through two Olympic editions (Beijing 2008 and London 2012), winning one gold and two bronzes. In addition, he is three-time world champion in the 50m freestyle and world record holder in the 50m and 100m freestyle.
- 1. "20s91" - Spyzer
- 2. "Welcome to the jungle" - Guns n Roses
- 3. "Bounce" - Calvin Harris
- 4. "I could be the one" - Avicii vs Nicky Romero
- 5. "Love is gone" - David Guetta
Chad le Clos – Swimming
At the age of 20, this swimmer beat the greatest Olympic Swimming champion to date, US legend Michael Phelps, during the London 2012 Games. A teen idol, he was nominated Ambassador of the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games and has already said he can hardly wait for Rio 2016.
- 1. “World's Greatest” – R Kelly
- 2. “Your song” – Elton John
- 3. “I miss you” – Blink 182
- 4. “Mocking bird” – Eminem
- 5. “Treasure” – Bruno Mars
Daniel Dias – Paralympic Swimming
Winner of six gold medals in the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Daniel Dias is one of the hottest bets for Rio 2016. He is among the nominees for this year’s Paralympic Sports Award.
- 1. “Árvore de bons frutos” - Pregador Luo
- 2. “Todas as coisas” - Fernandinho
- 3. “Oceans” - Hillsong United
- 4. “The anthem” - Jesus Culture
- 5. “Sorria” - Comunidade das Nações
Ana Cláudia Lemos – Athletics
South American record holder of the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, Ana Cláudia is expected to have a great performance in the first South American edition of the Games.
- 1. “Linda voz” - Periclés
- 2. “Amizade é tudo” - Thiaguinho
- 3. “Vai e chora” - Sorriso Maroto
- 4. “Amor de chocolate” - Naldo
- 5. “Não para” and “Show das poderosas” - Anitta
Terezinha Guilhermina – Paralympic Athletics
Known as the "the fastest visually impaired sprinter in the world", Terezinha is one of Paralympic Athletics’ greatest names. In the Lyon 2013 World Championships, the sprinter won three gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 400m. She is also nominated for this year’s Paralympic Sports Award.
- 1. "Tema da Vitória" (composed as a theme for pilot Ayrton Senna)
- 2. “Campeão vencedor” - Jamily
- 3. “Te agradeço” - Diante do trono
- 4. "Herói guerreiro" - Dilson Castro
- 5. “Vai dar tudo certo” - Voz da Verdade
Isabel Swan – Sailing
Isabel made a name for herself in Brazilian sport when she won the country’s first medal in women’s Sailing during her first Olympic participation, in the Beijing 2008 Games.
- 1. “Levels (sometimes I got a good feeling)” - Aviici
- 2. “Free Me” - Joss Stone
- 3. “Elevation” - U2
- 4. “Power Mix” - Tiesto
- 5. “País Tropical” - Jorge Ben Jor
Adriana Araújo – Boxing
The only Brazilian Olympic medallist in women’s Boxing also shared her set list.
- 1. “Já posso suportar “ - Pregador Luo
- 2. “Bate pesadão” - Pregador Luo
- 3. “No worries” - Lil Wayne
- 4. “Lollipop” - Lil Wayne
- 5. “Mercy” - Kanye West
Alison – Beach Volleyball
Alison took silver in his Olympic debut along Emanuel in Beach Volleyball.
- 1. “Beautiful day” - U2
- 2. “It's my life” - Bon Jovi
- 3. “Dias de luta, dias de glória” - Charlie Brown Jr.
- 4. “Sex on fire” - Kings of Leon
- 5. “Californication” - Red Hot Chili Peppers
- 6. “True Love” - SOJA
Emanuel – Beach Volleyball
Emanuel has Olympic medals of all colours: gold in Athens 2004, silver in London 2012 and bronze in Beijing 2008. In London, he teamed with Alison and, in Athens and Beijing, he teamed with Ricardo.
