In 1996, Atlanta, USA, hosted the Olympics.
Then Mirailde's Maciel Mota, better known as "Formiga" worldwide, participated.
On Wednesday, Brazil enters the Olympic tournament and meets China.
Then "Formiga" is part of the Brazilian squad.
It will be her seventh straight Olympics - a record for a women's player.
In total, there are 31 athletes, since 1896, who have participated in seven or more Olympic Games.
"Shapely" is the eleventh woman in history to participate in seven Olympic Games, she is the first from Brazil.
When Brazil plays against China, it is 25 years since "Formiga" made its first Olympic match.
In the summer of 2019, "Formiga" made its seventh WC.
Also a record listing.
No other player has made seven World Cups.
- I am so happy.
I really love what I do.
I have a lot left to give, "Formiga" told DN then.