Tokyo 2020: Samoan sailor makes history

27/07/2021

As the first ever sailor from Samoa to compete at the Olympics, Eroni Leilua is looking forward to making history by representing his country on the world stage at #Tokyo2020, and hopes to inspire others in the process.

(Photos provided by Chris Coad)

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