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Kellie Harrington to fight for Olympic gold

Aug 3, 2024 22:31
By Dave Hooper
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Kellie Harrington to fight for Olympic gold
28 June 2024; Kellie Harrington during the Team Ireland Paris 2024 boxing team announcement at the Sport Ireland Institute in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Harrington will fight China’s Yang Wenlu for gold

Kellie Harrington has booked a place in another Olympic lightweight final.

Indeed, Harrington beat Beatriz Ferreira of Brazil by a split decision in a repeat of the Tokyo Games final three-years-ago.

Indeed, the semi-final victory means the Dubliner will fight to defend her gold medal on Tuesday and is guaranteed at least a silver medal.

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Whereas, Harrington will fight China’s Yang Wenlu for gold at 9pm on Tuesday August sixth. Yang had a unanimous victory over Yi Shih Wu of Chiness Taipei.

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