Animals at the Olympics 73

On the Olympic track, two Brazilian flamingos execute the final baton exchange in the relay race. One long-legged bird leans forward, wings flaring as it extends the baton, while the other stretches back gracefully, ready to snatch it and surge toward the finish. Their bright pink feathers shimmer under the stadium lights, accented by green-and-yellow team colors, as the crowd roars in painterly blur. Whimsical, rustic, and dramatic, this scene captures the flamingos’ unlikely athleticism and Brazil’s push for glory. This artwork is available as a matte print.