Kellie Harrington beat Yang Wenlu by split decision in the lightweight final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to retain her crown and become the first Irish boxer to win back-to-back gold medals.

Ireland's Kellie Harrington celebrates winning gold after defeating China's Yang Wenlu in their women's 60 kg final boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris, France.

August 06, 2024 at 11:00pm BST. KELLIE Harrington has retained her Olympic gold medal after winning against Wenlu Yang of China by split decision.. This gold medal means that the 2024 Olympic ...

Kellie was crowned Olympic champion after beating Wenlu Yang at Roland Garros in the women's 60kg final, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire) ...

Kellie Harrington of Ireland reacts after winning her fight against Wenlu Yang of China. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra [1/4] Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 60kg - Final - Roland-Garros Stadium ...

Kellie Harrington beat Yang Wenlu by split decision in the lightweight final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to retain her crown and become the first Irish boxer to win back-to-back gold medals.

Kellie Harrington beat Yang Wenlu by split decision in the lightweight final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to retain her crown and become the first Irish boxer to win back-to-back gold medals.