From zero to hero
In a story reminiscent of the Jamaican bobsleigh team and Eric "the eel" Moussambani, comes Djibo Issaka.
The 35-year-old from Niger was given a rapturous reception normally reserved for gold medallists after struggling to the finish line in the men's single sculls at Eton Dorney.
Why? Because he has only been rowing for three months.
Niger received a wild card to the Olympics, allocated to ensure all 204 National Olympic Committees can take part even if no athletes have qualified.
Djibo Issaka thinks his performance could mark the start of a new era for rowing in Niger.
"There are many people who want to start rowing because I have come to the Olympic Games," he said.
"We will start when I get back. We just have to wait for the boats to arrive."
SOURCE: THE BBC
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