10 memorable images from the Rio 2016 opening ceremony

Rio 2016's opening ceremony didn't have the jaw-dropping opulence of Beijing 2008, nor the cheeky pop culture references of London 2012, but it was a memorable affair nonetheless.

Here are 10 images from the ceremony we won't forget:

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, carrying the flag for the U.S. before making a quick exit to prepare for competition over the weekend.

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen making what was probably the longest catwalk of all time.

To the dismay of many Americans, Brazil taking credit for inventing the first airplane.

Cameroon's outfits, which were straight fire.

Do all bicycles in Brazil look like this?

Those giant spiders will haunt our nightmares.

Tonga quickly became many people's favorite country late in the ceremony, thanks to its topless muscle-bound flag bearer covered in oil.

The refugee team marched in the opening ceremony for the first time in Olympics history.

After Pele had to drop out due to health issues, 2004 Brazilian marathoner Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima stepped in to carry the torch and light the cauldron.

Four hours after the ceremony began, the Olympic cauldron was lit, officially.