Kellie Harrington has made history by becoming the first Irish woman to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals, securing her second gold in the lightweight (60kg) category by defeating China's Yang Wenlu at the Paris 2024 Olympics. President Michael D. Higgins, Taoiseach Simon Harris, and other Irish leaders praised Harrington's achievement, highlighting her inspiration to both young and old. Harrington's victory was celebrated by an enthusiastic crowd at Stade Roland-Garros, with a live screening held in her hometown of Dublin. This accomplishment adds to a stellar Olympics for Ireland, which has seen only one other athlete, Patrick O’Callaghan, achieve consecutive golds nearly a century ago. Harrington's journey to the finals included a notable semi-final victory over Brazil's Beatriz Ferreira, ensuring at least a silver medal before claiming gold.