Irish Olympic success continues as Barnes secures bronze and makes history

Paddy Barnes has become the first Irish boxer to win medals at consecutive Olympic games.

Irish Olympic success continues as Barnes secures bronze and makes history
Wed, 08 Aug, 2012 - 22:16

Paddy Barnes has become the first Irish boxer to win medals at consecutive Olympic games.

The Belfast fighter has beaten Devandro Singh Laishram of India by 23 points to 18 after a masterful performance in their Light Flyweight quarter-final at the Excel Arena.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

WhatsApp logo

Irish Examiner’s WhatsApp channel

More in this section

Pro-Palestine march Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across the country
Graham Linehan court case Graham Linehan says he may never come back to Britain after arrest
Annual Hemp Parade As Government Seeks Cannabis Legalization German study finds legal cannabis harms far outweigh the benefits
CourtsOlympics 2012Place: IndiaPlace: ExCel ArenaPlace: KildarePlace: NetherlandsPerson: BarnesPerson: Paddy BarnesPerson: Devandro Singh LaishramPerson: LaishramPerson: Shiming ZouPerson: Katie TaylorPerson: Cian O'ConnorPerson: TaylorPerson: Sofya OchigavaPerson: O'ConnorPerson: Gerco SchroderEvent: Irish OlympicEvent: OlympicEvent: Light Flyweight quarter-finalEvent: Showjumping

Search for missing Dublin boy enters sixth day

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited