Cornélia Caglioni was voted personality of the century in Jaraguá do Sul for her athletics career in 400m. "I sought to become an Olympian for 18 years to no avail, but today I have achieved it," she said overcome with emotion.

Residents of Jaraguá do Sul have taken to the streets since early this morning to throw a party in green and yellow to welcome the Olympic flame.

Francisco "Chico" de Paula had a long career playing futsal in which he represented Brazil for almost seven years. "It was a wonderful career with a really happy ending carrying the Olympic flame through the streets of Jaraguá do Sul."