Fireworks explode above the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Fireworks explode above the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The 2016 Summer Olympics officially kicks off tonight with the torch making its way to the Maracanã Stadium for the opening ceremony. This legendary soccer stadium in Rio, holds the world record for the highest attendance at a soccer game. It is known to have hosted at least 170,000 spectators during the 1950 FIFA World Cup final. Today, it can house up to 78,000 spectators. Which Canadian athletes are you cheering for?
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