Brazilian marathoner Vanderlei de Lima lights the Olympic flame to open the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian marathon runner Vanderlei de Lima carries the Olympic flame on his way to lighting the cauldron and opening the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The Olympic flag is raised during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Fireworks explode over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Michael Phelps, going into his fifth Olympics, carries the flag for the United States team during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Fireworks are launched over Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during Friday night's opening ceremony.
People cheer as the Olympic athletes from each country are introduced during the opening ceremony Friday night in Rio de Janeiro.
PGA golfer Rickie Fowler, a member of the U.S. golf team at the Rio Olympics, arrives at the opening ceremony.
Fireworks are set off as artists perform in the opening ceremony for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Athletes enter the stadium Friday night during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Tennis pro Andy Murray carries the flag of Britain during the opening ceremony Friday night.
Olympic athletes from around the world are introduced during the opening ceremony Friday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday.
The opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, gets started with a choreographed show.
Artists perform during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Performers dance during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday.
A man photographs the Olympic rings outside of Maracana Stadium before the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday.
A man poses for a picture wearing Olympic rings glasses and kissing a medal before entering the Maracana Stadium before the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday.
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