Tongan Swimmer Amini Fonua Talks Role Models, Who's on Grindr in Rio

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Tongan Swimmer Amini Fonua Talks Role Models, Who's on Grindr in Rio
Outspoken, hilarious, and a fierce competitor: that's Tonga's pride, Amini Fonua. The swimmer gets candid with Charley Walters on the beach in Rio.
 Allison Tate
          
          Aug 18, 2016
          
        
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Allison Tate is the Director of Editorial Video at Pride Media, and creates videos for The Advocate, OUT and PRIDE. She is a filmmaker, swing dancer, and enthusiastic Carol fan who works to amplify marginalized voices in media. 
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Tongan Swimmer Amini Fonua Talks Role Models, Who's on Grindr in Rio

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