Dublin's Kellie Harrington has made history by winning back-to-back Olympic Gold medals.
Hundreds of people watched the fight live on a big screen in the north inner city last night as the Portland Row native defeated China's Wenlu Yang in the women's lightweight final in Paris.
The Inner City roared once more with pride for Kellie Harrington tonight. Immensely proud to be there watching the fight with my community, my good friends in Corinthians Boxing Club and @DanielEnnis2024 An stunning performance. #OlimpiadasParis2024 💚 🥇 pic.twitter.com/uUEQgM7CgV
— Gary Gannon TD (@GaryGannonTD) August 6, 2024
President Michael D Higgins described it as a 'truly remarkable achievement by a phenomenal sportsperson', while Taoiseach Simon Harris described the 34 year-old as a 'legend'.
You’ve done it Kellie Harrington. Gold!!!!!
That was tough, strategic, smart!
Simply magnificent. The entire country is watching your celebrations with joy & is hoarse from shouting you on.
Two time Olympic Champion Kellie 🥇🥇
Paris 2024 - A record Olympics for Team Ireland pic.twitter.com/J5B4ccIeGP
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) August 6, 2024
In an emotional interview with RTE after the fight, Kellie announced her retirement from the sport;
"It's the last hurrah, I'm done. I've always said I want to retire a champion. That's it."
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