Kellie Harrington Wins Second Olympic Gold, Retires

Ireland's Kellie Harrington won her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the lightweight boxing category at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating China's Wenlu Yang by split decision. This victory makes Harrington the first Irish boxer to win back-to-back Olympic golds and the first Irish woman to win medals at two Olympic Games. Harrington's triumph contributed to Ireland's most successful Olympic Games ever, with a total of seven medals, including four golds. After her win, Harrington announced her retirement, stating she wanted to retire as a champion. Her victory took place in a transformed Roland Garros, where she was cheered on by a large contingent of Irish fans. This marks a historic achievement in Irish sports, placing Harrington among Ireland's greatest athletes.