RIO DE JANEIRO - Fiji claimed the first Olympic medal in their history when they hammered Britain 43-7 to win the men's rugby sevens final at the Rio Games on Thursday.
Fiji's Osea Kolinisau scores a try in the men's rugby sevens gold medal match between Fiji and Britain on August 11, 2016
The Pacific islanders started in ruthless fashion, notching up five first-half tries from Osea Kolinisau, Jerry Tuwai, Jasa Veremalua, Leone Nakarawa and Vatemo Ravouvou, with two Kolinisau conversions, for a 29-0 lead.
Josua Tuisova and Mata Viliame added to that tally in the second period with Dan Norton grabbing a consolation try for Britain in the one-sided match at the Deodoro Stadium.
The bronze-medal match proved to be one too many for Japan, shock winners over fancied New Zealand in their opening pool match, as South Africa crushed them 54-14.