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About this episode
Pita Taufatofua grabbed everyone’s attention when he arrived at Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony displaying his bare, coconut-oiled chest. And then he did it again at PyeongChang 2018 in below freezing conditions. From escaping avalanches in Iceland to ending up thousands of dollars in debt, the Tongan took on every problem he faced with a smile. Pita’s positivity is infectious so we joined him for in depth chat at his home in Tonga.
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