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Papua New Guinea’s Toua first woman to lift in five Olympics

Dika Toua smiles after making history as first five-time female Olympian lifter
Dika Toua smiles after making history as first five-time female Olympian lifter

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Papua New Guinea’s Toua became the first five-time female Olympian lifter on Saturday despite a bout with tuberculosis and a tournament sacrificed so her sister could compete in a previous Olympics.

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