Ivory Coast Olympic medallists Cisse and Gbagbi given houses

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Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara(R) and his wife Dominque Ouattara pose with the Olympians

Cheick Cisse, who won taekwondo gold, was given $85,000 (£64,000) and Ruth Gbagbi, who won bronze in the women's event, got $51,000.

Cisse's gold medal was the first in the country's history.

Last year, President Alassane Ouattara made similar awards to members of the national football team after they won the African Cup of Nations.

He did not reveal any details about the houses given to Cisse and Gbagbi, or their location.