Look: Tongan flag bearer finally competes (no, he wasn't shirtless)

It's easy to forget given his opening ceremony prowess, but Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua is actually in PyeongChang to compete. The 34-year-old cross-country skier finally got the opportunity on Friday, making his Winter Olympic debut in the 15-kilometer freestyle.

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With his torso (uncharacteristically) covered - whether it was still oiled up remains a mystery - Taufatofua finished 114th out of 119 skiers, crossing the finish line over 22 minutes after the gold medalist, Dario Cologna of Switzerland.

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Regardless of his placing, simply being in the field was a massive accomplishment that Taufatofua will likely never forget.

(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)