Despite a light rain, the residents of Itararé came out in force to welcome the Olympic flame to their town, which was the first stop in the state of São Paulo.

Antonio Carlos da Silva competed in triple jump across South America. For 20 years he has run a project promoting sport to kids in public schools in Itararé: "I'm carrying the torch for them, I want them to have a promising future."

Clodoaldo Oleiro, 83 , was a runner, boxer and "top goalkeeper" (as he himself said!) in his youth. He received a raptuous reception as he carried the torch in Itararé.