Kellie Harrington makes statement in Paris Olympics opener

“This is what I love,” said Harrington.

SIMPLY RED: Kellie Harrington of Team Ireland, right, in action against Allesia Mesiano of Team Italy. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

It took just nine minutes for Kellie Harrington to firmly dispel any doubts about her form as she opened her Olympic campaign with victory in the 60kg round-of-16 at the North Paris Arena this afternoon.

Though in truth, it was clear long before the final bell that the reigning Olympic champion was back to her brilliant best.