Kellie Harrington wins gold, dodgy judging, and the future of boxing at the Olympics | Newstalk
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- Опубликовано: 25 окт 2024
- Kellie Harrington defends her Olympic gold in Paris after defeating China's Wenlu Yan in the in the women’s 60kg boxing final.
Pat is joined by Michael Conlon (former Olympian and now professional fighter) and Kevin Byrne (The Sun, Boxing Correspondent) to discuss Kellie's historic success, the state of judging at this year's games, and the future of Olympic boxing.
Plans are underway for a 'magnificent homecoming' for Kellie Harrington who has made history by winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals.
The Dublin boxer defeated China's Wenlu Yang in the Women's Lightweight Final in Paris last night.
The win means Harrington retains the Olympic title she won in Tokyo.
The 34-year-old becomes the first Irish boxer ever to contest, and win, back-to-back Olympic finals - making her the most successful Irish boxer at the Olympic Games.
Her Paris gold is the 19th Irish Olympic medal won in the sport of boxing.
'I want to retire a champion'
Speaking afterwards Harrington said she wanted to go out on a high.
"It just gives hope. All these young kids all these teenagers, it give hope to them, it gives hope to the people of Ireland, that’s what it means, but this one was for me," she said.
She said her plan now is to "just be happy - happy, smile and enjoy it.
"It’s the last hurrah - I’m done, I’ve always said that I want to retire a champion - that’s it".
Dublin City Councillor Nial Ring said plans are afoot for a massive homecoming.
"Her family were joined by neighbours, friends and wellwishers as the Diamond Park crowd descended on nearby Portland Row which is now planning a magnificent homecoming befitting a double Olympic Champion which will, if possible, surpass the one from three years ago," he said.
"We are out of superlatives to describe Kellie's achievements; her positive impact on young people in the area and her commitment and dedication to her community.
"I proposed her for the Freedom of the City three years ago and I don't know how we can suitably acknowledge and reward her latest achievement - maybe Kellie for president?" he added.
'We could not be prouder of you'
Taoiseach Simon Harris said Harrington has inspired us all.
"Kellie Harrington you’ve made history," he said.
"On behalf of the Government and people of Ireland it is my joy as Taoiseach to say we could not be prouder of you.
"We are not only proud of you for becoming a double Olympic champion, but for how you carry yourself as a person and represent our country with distinction.
"You have inspired us all, young and old.
"You, your family, your coaches, and your community deserve every moment of this victory and celebration.
"All of Ireland is celebrating with you. What a legend".
President Michael D Higgins described her win as a "truly remarkable achievement by a phenomenal sportsperson".
Only three other Irish athletes have won back-to-back Olympics gold medals.
Hammer thrower Dr Pat O'Callaghan was the very first to do it back in 1928 and 1932, with rowers Fintan McCarthy and Paul O’Donovan repeating the feat with their 2020 win and by becoming Olympic champions in Paris.
Kellie Harrington now joins that exclusive club.
Team Ireland has won seven medals at Paris 2024; four gold across four different sports, and three bronze.
#olympics #boxing #ireland
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Absolute neck of Newstalk. Tried to cancel our working class hero, Kellie. Shameless.
@@Philoyouknow he's a transformer. He should be canceled.
She is a legend, back to back golds ,what a achievement❤
Tried to get her cancelled last year.... ah yeah
@Seanieblue22 Its a man. It's shouldn't be competing with women.
@@killbotone6210 wrong video son
@@Seanieblue22 Harrington is a man. The dogs on the street know this.
@@Seanieblue22 Thats a man. You don't know what a woman is lol
@@killbotone6210 you don’t know me san.
Who is going to carry the boats?
How hypocritical of newstalk given the fact that they tried to cancel her 2 years ago
What happened
Thanks, I just checked now, unbelievable
They tried to cancel her 2 years ago over a comment she made over unvetted migrants
@@JohnCambridge-c6t I saw in Gript thanks, I wasn't aware until now!
@user-sp5pi9pg6x Her? You mean Him. That's a man.
i took me bird to wicklow and something like this happened
Off the ball, news talk nearly ruined her chance of gold 💩🤡☝️☝️
your mas gash
Outstanding talent guaranteed lrish. Role model ambassador 👌
All the men crying in the comments how about celebrate one of our own gwon kellie the inner cities so proud of you a hero ❤
Are ye going to apologise to Harrington now for attacking her for expressing her opinion? I suspect not.
@@jamescotter9034 apologize to a man for hitting women?.why?
@@killbotone6210what are you blabbing on about
Goodbye women's Olympic Boxing All Olympic boxing Wokesters want it gone Thorn in their side
I could not believe Kellie was judged to have lost tge last round 4 to 1
Good thing she didn't have to fight a man. Good on her.
Equal rights or equal lefts.
She did fight that guy and what's more she won.
Funnily enough, Kellie Harrington and Imane Khelif met at the quarter finals at Tokyo 2020 at the 60kg category.
It was unanimous decision to Kellie 5-0, yes I couldn’t believe it myself! 😂
He's not a great fighter,just a power house with loads of reach when talking on women
Disgusting how all the female boxers have stayed silent while Khelif was allowed in the ring with biological womem .The I.O.C
is a lazy, cldn't be arsed organisation .Dropped the cheek swab test in 1992 which wd have clarified the gender issue .
All d better baitin da chinese
Love Newstalk. Off the ball show every evening is so good too. Thanks
Aye your right super balanced journalism of highest quality 😂😂😂