The August 5 opening ceremony in Rio's Maracana stadium celebrated Brazil's history and natural beauty, before former marathon runner Vanderlei de Lima lit the Olympic cauldron.
Fireworks, Pageantry As Rio Opens 2016 Olympic Games
The 2016 Summer Olympics have opened amid fanfare and partying in the host city Rio de Janeiro, featuring a diminished Russian team, Iran's first-ever woman flag-bearer, and a team from Kosovo who are in their first games.
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The ceremony celebrated Brazil's history and natural beauty.
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The president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach (center), and Brazil's interim president, Michel Temer, watch the festivities.
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Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen participated in the opening ceremony by strutting across the arena to the iconic Girl From Ipanema song.
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