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Kellie Harrington Wins Second Olympic Gold and Announces Retirement

The Irish boxing champion retires after a historic victory in Paris, becoming the first Irish boxer to win back-to-back Olympic golds.

  • Harrington defeated China's Yang Wenlu in the lightweight final to secure her second gold medal.
  • She is the first Irish woman to win gold medals at two Olympics and the only Irish boxer to achieve this feat.
  • Her victory was celebrated by thousands of Irish fans in Paris and her community in Dublin.
  • Harrington emphasized her commitment to amateur boxing and announced her retirement immediately after the win.
  • Her parents and community praised her humility and dedication to her roots.
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