In 2012 , he was the first I-Kiribati ever to qualify on merit for the Olympic Games ( rather than receive a wildcard invitation ) , in any sport . He finished first in the Oceania Olympic Qualifying Tournament , which also made him Commonwealth champion . As part of Kiribati 's delegation at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London , he competed in the 94 kg event , and finished 17th out of 21 , with a total lift of 325 kg . He was , again , his country 's national flag bearer during the Games ' opening ceremony
opening ceremony
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
David Katoatau