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World Service,10 mins

Gold for Burundi!

Sporting Witness

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In 1996, Venuste Niyongabo won Burundi's only Olympic gold medal ever. His victory in the 5,000 metres came at the height of civil war and made him a unifying figure for Birundians. Emily Williams meets him for Sporting Witness. PHOTO: Venuste Niyongabo winning gold. (GETTY IMAGES)

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