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Tongan flag bearer finally realises his dream

Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua has finally lived out his dream of competing in the Olympics, during the second last day of Rio.

Taufatofua received the biggest cheer of any during the opening ceremony of Rio, as he had finally made an Olympic Games after two agonisingly failed attempts in the taekwondo.

Born in Australia, he failed in 2008 to qualify, ending up in a wheelchair. In 2012 he failed again, seriously injuring his knee.

The bare chest and body oil also may played a part in his popularity.

Pita Taufatofua

The internet sensation proudly celebrated his lone score against his opponent in the dying stages of his Taekwondo bout during Day 15, before bowing out of the competition.