About Rio Rii
Born 1994. Rio Rii is a rower.
Riilio "Rio" Rii (born 22 June 1994) is a Ni-Van rower. He was the flagbearer of Vanuatu at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, earning attention for his shirtless, oiled get-up compared to Tongan fighter Pita Taufatofua. In the men's single sculls race, Rii finished 30th overall.
Career He started in the sport at 19, having taken up cricket before, and has won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Rowing Championships, as well as appearing at three World Rowing Championships.
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Who is Rio Rii?
Vanuatu rower (* 1994)
When was Rio Rii born?
Rio Rii was born on 22 June 1994.
What is Rio Rii's occupation?
Rio Rii is a rower.
What nationality is Rio Rii?
Rio Rii's recorded nationality: Vanuatu.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rio Rii. https://biography.guide/rio-rii/
MLA: "Rio Rii." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rio-rii/.
Chicago: "Rio Rii." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rio-rii/.
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