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Kellie Harrington wins her second Olympic gold medal

Kellie Harrington wins her second Olympic gold medal

Kellie Harrington is an Olympic gold medallist for the second time.

The Dubliner added to her gold medal in Tokyo with a commanding performance in tonight's 60kg final against China's Wenlu Yang.

A huge Irish crowd watched on at Roland Garros in scenes similar to the famous gold medal win of Katie Taylor back in London 2012.

Harrington becomes the first Irish boxer to win two Olympic gold medals, and secured the 7th medal of the games for her country.

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