Adriana Lima & Alessandra Ambrosio Will be Heading to Rio as Correspondents for the Olympics!

Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio will be heading to Brazil later this summer as NBC’s food and culture correspondents for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics!

The Brazilian natives spoke with People Magazine where they shared their excitement about showing off their country to the rest of the world.

“Brazilians are very passionate about sports, sports run in our blood!” Adriana told the magazine. “We’re just so honored to have this huge event in our country.”

The model BFFS will be featured on NBC’s late night programming during the Olympics in a show hosted Ryan Seacrest.

Alessandra is looking forward to some downtime in Brazil where she said that “stand-up paddle boarding in Ipanema is a must!”

Also pictured inside: Adriana out in New York City while Alessandra vacations in Saint Tropez with husband Jamie Mazur and pal Sofia Richie.