Kellie Harrington brings home gold again after epic final Olympic fight

Kellie Harrington celebrates defeating Wenlu Yang of People's Republic of China in their women's 60kg final bout at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Roland Garros Stadium|PICTURE: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

placeholder image — Kellie Harrington celebrates defeating Wenlu Yang of People's Republic of China in their women's 60kg final bout at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Roland Garros Stadium|PICTURE: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The Dubliner defended her Olympic title against China's Wenlu Yang

Boxer Kellie Harrington has made history and retained her Olypmic title in her final bout at the Roland Garras Stadium in Paris.

The Dublin fighter took the gold medal in the 60kg match against China's Wenlu Yang.

The crowd in the Roland Garras was firmly behind Harrington during the three rounds, which saw her keep control of the match over her Chinese opponent.

Her win makes her the ever first Irish female athlete to win gold at back-to-back Olympic Games, and marks a record fourth gold medal at a single Games for Team Ireland, following on from Daniel Wiffen, Rhys McClenaghan and rowers Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claiming gold medal triumphs in the Paris.