Ademir de Barros, known as "Paraná", played for São Paulo, the Brazilian national team and local side São Bento. "It's like the nervous feeling before a penalty kick in a final. I'm very happy," he said.

Famous in Sorocaba, "the Beetle of Happiness" could be seen driving through the streets of the city this Sunday (17 July) during the Olympic torch relay.

Fabiana dos Santos sempre fez atletismo até receber o convite para competir no bobsled, modalidade dos Jogos de Inverno. Ela acabou sendo a primeira mulher a pilotar o trenó. "Estar na cidade que me escolheu e que me acolheu é um orgulho", disse.

Vinícius, 17, has the same name as the Olympic mascot, but dressed up as a "human torch" during the Olympic torch relay this Sunday (17 July) in Sorocaba.