Not even the cold could dampen the spirits of locals in Piraí who came out to witness the Olympic torch relay right to the end.

Guilherme da Cruz was 15 when he had his right leg amputated after an accident. Months later, he met his current canoeing coach. "It was because of him I achieved new goals. My next dream is to compete in an edition of the Games."

The senior choir of Piraí put on a beatiful performace for those who came out to see the Olympic torch relay in their city.