Gold for Burundi!
Episode 9 min 11s

Gold for Burundi!

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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