History maker Harrington becomes first Irish woman to win medals at two Olympic Games

Harrington took gold in Tokyo in 2021.
HAPPY DAYS: Kellie Harrington of Team Ireland celebrates with Team Ireland head coach Zaur Antia, obscured, and coach Damian Kennedy. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

HAPPY DAYS: Kellie Harrington of Team Ireland celebrates with Team Ireland head coach Zaur Antia, obscured, and coach Damian Kennedy. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Kellie Harrington took all the pressure that was on her and weaponised it in the Paris Arena as she became the first Irishwoman to win medals at two Olympic games. 

The lightweight secured a unanimous decision win over Columbian Angie Paola Valdes Pana.

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