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Olympic Love: Games visitors declare their love for Rio 2016 and each other

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Rio 2016 presenter Elea takes to the streets of Rio once again, speaking to fans and athletes alike, to find out who the object of their affection is

Olympic Love: Games visitors declare their love for Rio 2016 and each other

Rio2016.com presenter Elea took to the streets around the Olympic venues to ask visitors to make declarations of their love.

Elea approached visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Some expressed their love for the Olympics or athletes like Brazilian gymnast Diego Hypólito or Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt. Athletes declared their love for their families and coaches while other tourists and residents demonstrated their love for each other.

In the end, Elea found out that the Games are just as much a celebration of love as they are of sports.

See more of presenters Elea and Patrick in their Tips 4 Gringos video series:

Tips 4 Gringos: how to take the best selfies in Rio

Tips 4 Gringos: Olympic Portuguese

Tips 4 Gringos: Street Food