Ireland win first Beijing medal

Irish boxer Paddy Barnes is guaranteed at least an Olympic bronze medal after his victory at the Worker's Indoor Arena in Beijing today.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2008 - 13:14

Irish boxer Paddy Barnes is guaranteed at least an Olympic bronze medal after his victory at the Worker's Indoor Arena in Beijing today.

Today's win is the first medal that Ireland has won at the 29th Olympiad in any sport.

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