Swimmer Fabiana Sugimori has participated in four editions of the Paralympic Games and beat the record for the 50m freestlye at Beijing 2008. "To have this type of recognition is another sign that all my effort wasn't in vain." she said.

In Campinas, the Olympic torch relay will begin its leg there from Estação Cultura (Culture Station). The old railway centre today functions as a cultural centre. Since 1982, the building has had cultural heritage status in the city.