Kellie Harrington Advances to Finals in Women's 60kg Boxing Semifinal

In a nail-biting semifinal match held on August 3, 2024, at the North Paris Arena, Ireland's Kellie Harrington showcased her exceptional boxing skills against Brazil's Beatriz Iasmin Soares Ferreira in the Women's 60kg category. Harrington, who entered the match as the third seed, delivered a commanding performance, winning the bout with a score of 4-1 on points.

The judges' scores reflected Harrington's dominance in the ring, with scores of 29, 30, 28, 29, and 30 across the five judges. On the other hand, Soares Ferreira, seeded second, managed to secure only a single judge's point, with scores of 28, 27, 29, 28, and 27.

The match began at 22:08 local time and concluded at 22:19, with Harrington's victory securing her a place in the finals of the Women's 60kg event. The atmosphere in the North Paris Arena was electric, with fans cheering for both athletes as they displayed their skills in a highly competitive bout.

Kellie Harrington's path to the final has been marked by determination and resilience, as she aims to bring home the gold medal for Ireland. The final match promises to be an exciting contest as Harrington is set to face her next opponent for Olympic glory.