Tonga's shirtless flagbearer learned to cross-country ski in 12 months with the help of a venture capitalist who had failed to do the same 4 years ago
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- Pita Taufatofua made the remarkable transition from taekwondo to cross-country skiing in 12 months to make the Winter Olympics.
- He was aided by Paul Bragiel, a venture capitalist, who once tried to make the Olympics in cross-country skiing.