Amini Fonua

Amini Fonua

Country

Tonga

Birth - Death

1989

Occupation

Sports

Description

The first Tongan swimmer to win a gold medal in international competition, in the 50 metre breaststroke competition at the 2010 Oceania Swimming Competition. Competed at 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Came out as gay in 2013 as he prepares for the next Olympics.

See Also

• Competitive Swimmers Who Are LGBTQ

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.outsports.com/2013/6/3/4386592/olympic-swimmer-amini-fonua
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKE9gusXYAk
• http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/8641463/Kiwi-born-Tongan-swimmer-comes-out-in-US

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