Brothers and Olympic rowers Ricardo and Ronald Carvalho competed at three Olympic Games, Moscow 1980, Los Angeles 1984 and Seoul 1988. "Búzios has always been part of our lives as athletes as well as during our relaxed moments with family."

Ruth Faria was born in Búzios before the city even had electricity, running water or even paved roads. She moved aged 10 but today she celebrates the city's modernity as she runs with the Olympic torch there this Monday (1 August).

Rebecca Pires is a teenage youtube star with over 100,000 followers. On her channel she discuss issues related to be a modern Brazilian teenager. The São Paulo resident carried the torch in Búzios and said she was overwhelmed but very happy.