Story joins silver medallist Sevens player celebrating at home with family

A large contingent of our Olympians returned home from Rio today and probably not far off going to bed for a long overnight flight.

But one athlete who stayed up for us and is sharing her family time with us is Sevens player and silver medallist Tyla Nathan-Wong.

Ms Nathan-Wong credits her father and grandfather for inspiring her to play rugby and now she's brought home a medal.

Story caught up with the family about her success and the difference it made having the family support in Rio.

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