Olympic torch reaches Rio landmark

The Olympic flame has reached Rio's most famous landmark, the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Brazil Olympian Isabel Barroso Salgado was emotional as she stood beneath the 38-metre statue, holding the torch straight above her head with both arms outstretched.

The volleyball medallist from Brazil then received a blessing.

The iconic wonder is one of many stops for the flame as it travels around Rio de Janeiro at the end of a long relay that began in Greece. Torch runners carried the flame through Copacabana early on Friday.

The flame will be used to light the Olympic cauldron on Friday night at the opening ceremony at Maracana Stadium.