In Tuvalu, the only thing more reliable than the tide is their medal count—zero fights, one bronze.
Tuvalu's first Comm Games medal won without a fight
Tarona Taafaki has won Tuvalu's first ever Commonwealth Games medal, a bronze in women's 75kg boxing, despite losing her only bout. With just five entrants, a bye guaranteed her a top-four finish. Her coach and father say the medal is a huge step for the tiny island nation, which trains on an airport runway and faces severe climate threats.
Source: Tuvalu's first Comm Games medal won without a fight — ABC News AU
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