Sensational Kellie Harrington seals Olympic legacy with second gold medal victory 

The Dubliner earned the split decision win in the women's lightweight final at Roland Garros on Tuesday night.

EMBRACEABLE YOU: Kellie Harrington of Team Ireland celebrates with head coach Zaur Antia. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

It has never been so good. Kellie Harrington, one of Irish boxing’s great pioneers, brought her Olympic odyssey to a golden conclusion in Paris with a dominant victory over China’s Wenlu Yang to become a two-time lightweight champion.

This was a historic night at Roland Garros Stadium, confirmed by a split decision 4-1 scorecard triumph. Harrington joins Nicola Adams and Claressa Shields as the only female fighters to retain their Olympic titles. The Dubliner takes her place alongside Fintan McCarthy, Paul O’Donovan and Dr Pat O’Callaghan as the only Irish athletes to successfully defend an Olympic title.