Officials and family members have welcomed Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui at the Tunis airport after winning the final of the men’s 400m freestyle swimming event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The day of Hafnaoui’s coincided with the anniversary of the moment the Tunisian monarchy was abolished in 1957.
The 18-year-old produced a devastating late burst way out in lane eight last week Sunday — Republic Day in Tunisia — to win the 400 metres freestyle in 3min 43.36sec, overhauling Australian Jack McLoughlin.
“When I saw the flag of my country being raised and I heard the national anthem I had tears in my eyes,” he said afterwards.
“I felt so proud. I dedicate this title to all the Tunisian people.
“You have a champion now!”
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