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President leads congratulations as Kellie Harrington wins gold medal for Ireland at Tokyo Olympics

Kellie Anne Harrington of Team Ireland celebrates with her gold medal during the medal ceremony for the Women's Light (57-60kg) on day sixteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games at Kokugikan Arena (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

KELLIE HARRINGTON had won a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after beating Brazil’s Beatriz Soares in the women’s lightweight boxing final.

The Dublin-born boxer won the fight by unanimous judges’ decision.

Kellie Harrington punches Beatriz Ferreira of Team Brazil during the Women's Light (57-60kg) Final bout

The first round went to the Brazilian boxer, 3-2, however, Kellie managed to win the backing of all five judges in round two - and went on to secure the win in the final round.

Harrington secured her place in the final after toppling Thailand's Sudaporn Seesondee in Thursday's semi-final.

Harrington celebrates victory and winning a gold medal for Ireland

President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins was first congratulate the boxer this morning.

He said: “My warmest congratulations to Kellie Harrington on winning her gold medal at the Olympic Games. Hers is an exceptional achievement, and she is an inspiration for us all.”

(L-R) Silver Medalist Beatriz Ferreira of Team Brazil, Gold Medalist Kellie Anne Harrington of Team Ireland and Bronze medalists Mira Marjut Johanna Potkonen of Team Finland and Sudaporn Seesondee of Team Thailand pose for a photo on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women's Light (57-60kg)

Harrington's win brings Team Ireland's medal haul to four on the final day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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