Meares leads Australia in opening ceremony
Meares leads Australia in opening ceremony
The Australian contingent taking part was reduced to just over 100 athletes, with large numbers opting to bypass the event so close to competing in the Games.
They were led into the stadium by two-time gold medallist cyclist Anna Meares, whose glowing smile matched the jovial mood of her team-mates.
Russia, in light of its doping issues, was met by a muted response when it entered, as opposed to the frenzied applause that greeted Portugal.
Host nation Brazil — understandably — was met by wild cheering from the parochial home crowd, who will be desperate to see their compatriots give a good account of themselves in the sporting competition to follow.
Debate about which nation was the best dressed took place on social media, with those opting for the simple team tracksuits attracting some attention.
It was a golden class of flag bearers with arguably the greatest swimmer of all time Michael Phelps taking on the duties for the preppy clothed United States, and 14-time major winner Rafael Nadal and current Wimbledon champion Andy Murray did the same for Spain and Great Britain respectively.
They were led into the stadium by two-time gold medallist cyclist Anna Meares, whose glowing smile matched the jovial mood of her team-mates.
Host nation Brazil — understandably — was met by wild cheering from the parochial home crowd, who will be desperate to see their compatriots give a good account of themselves in the sporting competition to follow.
Debate about which nation was the best dressed took place on social media, with those opting for the simple team tracksuits attracting some attention.
It was a golden class of flag bearers with arguably the greatest swimmer of all time Michael Phelps taking on the duties for the preppy clothed United States, and 14-time major winner Rafael Nadal and current Wimbledon champion Andy Murray did the same for Spain and Great Britain respectively.
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