Commonwealth gold medal

Vanuatu claim gold in rowing sprint championship

Rio sprinted to the line and dived for the buzzer just ahead of England’s Gian-Luc Angiolini who took silver in the coastal men’s single sculls.

Titled ‘the peoples champions’ because of his raw talent and passion, Rio was roared on by the crowds who lined the beach to take the historic gold, with emotional scenes on the podium afterwards as he collected his medal.

A wonderful achievement for Rio and Vanuatu Rowing Association and the future of rowing in Vanuatu.