Olympic bound sailor Vaimo’oi’a Ripley's 'never give up' attitude paid off
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Vaimo’oi’a Ripley always wanted to see a Pacific Island nation's flag alongside the big guns in sailing at the Olympics, given the sport's cultural significance and ties to the region. Now, she's weeks away from competing for Samoa at Paris 2024 and doing just that! We hear about her resilience, why a 'never give up' attitude paid off and what her Olympic goals are. As well, Indra Singh and Kalo Moli join us to chat about all the other sport happening across the Pacific Islands.
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