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He relayed the Olympic Torch into Maracanã Stadium during the Opening Ceremonies for 2016...

August 5, 2016 · Gustavo Kuerten · Tennis · On this day

Gustavo Kuerten

He relayed the Olympic Torch into Maracanã Stadium during the Opening Ceremonies for 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, relaying off to Hortencia Marcari.

About Gustavo Kuerten

Gustavo Kuerten, affectionately known as 'Guga', is a retired Brazilian professional tennis player celebrated for his exceptional achievements on clay courts. He is widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian tennis player of all time, having won three French Open titles and achieving the world No. 1 ranking.

  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Born: 10 September 1976
  • Career titles: 20
  • Weeks at No. 1: 43
  • Career prize money: US$ 14,807,000

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