Olympic torch relayed to Rio de Janeiro

Olympic torch has arrived in South America for the first time. It has been paraded through Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Soccer legend Pele was the first person to carry the Olympic flame on its initial visit to South America.

Modern-day player Rinaldo is scheduled to take the flame on stage at an outdoor music festival.

South America has never hosted the Olympic Games.

Rio last month missed out on the shortlist for the 2012 Games. It was the city's third rejection.

Rio's consolation prize appears to be the Olympic torch on its way to Athens.

The flame will next stop in Mexico City.