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.