The well-known Brazilian marathoner, the bronze medallist of Athens-2004 Vanderlya Province of Lima lit Olympic flame of 2016 Summer Olympics at Maracanã stadium. by
Earlier it was reported that will light fire the triple winner "Roland Garros" Gustavo Kuerten.
Kuerten brought the Olympic torch on stadium. It was initially planned that the legendary football player Pelé will light the Olympic bowl, but because of problems with Pelé's health refused participation in the opening ceremony of Games.
Published Selenkova Maria the Source — Sports Internet portal"Sports.ru"