Maria ##m 's bronze Olympic medal was one of the highlights of the All - Africa Games . The year - old only learned to sail because her mother worked at a yacht club . Her story is inspiring other girls from modest means to sail .
Maria Mabjaia 's bronze sailing medal was one of the surprises of the All-Africa Games . The 14-year-old only learned to sail because her mother worked at a yacht club . Her story is inspiring other Mozambicans from modest backgrounds to sail .