Kellie Harrington became the first Irish female athlete to win gold at back-to-back Olympic Games following her defeat of China's Wenlu Yang in the women's 60kg final at the Roland-Garros venue in Paris.
Ireland have now a record-breaking seven medals, and a record fourth gold, with Harrington having converted a guaranteed bronze or silver.
The Dubliner fought Yang once back in 2016, losing by majority decision during the 64kg final of World Championships in Kazakhstan. This time the split decision went to Harrington to the delight of the loud Irish support in the stadium.
Harrington won both of first two rounds leaving the Yang spiritedly chasing the bout in the last.
