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Young mum-to-be Adrielle da Silva is the Rio 2016 relay's first pregnant torchbearer. The 18-year-old dedicated the experience to the baby she is carrying, Heitor. "Son, this moment is for you," she said.
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Welcome to Ilhéus, the city that chocolate built. This historic port in Bahía is at the centre of Brazil's giant cocoa industry. It's the last stop in today's Olympic Torch Relay.
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In Ilhéus, the Olympic torch relay will include sports activities including basketball, running, volleyball, footvolley, taekwondo. karate and of course, lots of capoeira. Vinícius is ready.
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The torch will be welcomed in a celebration ceremony in the historic centre of Ilhéus, next to the Cathedral of São Sebastião. The became famous the world over after being immortalised in the novels of famous Brazilian writer Jorge Amado.
Sat, 21 May
Ilhéus, BA
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Itinerary
| Avenida Dois de Julho |
| Rua Visconde de Mauá |
| Avenida Cnso. Antônio Francisco Badaró |