Gold for Burundi!
How Venuste Niyongabo won Burundi's only Olympic gold in 1996.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
January 14, 20129m 11s
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Show Notes
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)