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The Latest: Fiji erupts with joy at rugby sevens gold in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics being held in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

4:20 a.m.

Fiji has its first-ever Olympic medal — and it's gold to boot. Now that's a reason to party.

The Pacific Island nation erupted with joy Friday after its rugby sevens team crushed Britain 43-7 in final in Rio de Janeiro.

In the capital of Suva, fans packed the 15,000-seat National Stadium to watch the Olympic final on a big screen — held Thursday night in Rio but at 10 a.m. Friday back home.