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Gustavo dos Santos, a 16-year-old from the Karapãna tribe, took up archery as part of an indigenous archery project. "It was strange to use an Olympic bow," he says. "Before, I only used a wooden bow. The Olympic bow is more powerful and accurate."
Jefferson Modena, a fan of radical sports, carried the Olympic Torch using a Drift Trike. This tricycle-based sport started life in New Zealand and has now spread across the world, reaching Manaus in the Brazilian Amazon.
Glauber Penha, a local designer, carried the Olympic Torch into the Amazônia Arena, where in a couple of months Olympic football matches will be played. Penha is a proud support of the culture of this region.
Brazilian footballer Gilmar Popoca picked up a silver medal at Los Angeles 1984, with France winning gold. Today in Manaus he called on the current team to go one better and finally pick up that elusive first Olympic gold for Brazil.
There was a full-voiced start to the relay in Manaus, as the guards accompanying the Olympic Torch burst into a powerful rendition of "Vida de Viajante," the classic song by Luiz Gonzaga that is the official theme tune of the 3-month long event.
The Olympic Torch is visiting the Amazon city of Manaus. The stadium will host a series of football matches during Rio 2016, The heat and the humidity will provide a stern test for the visiting teams.