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Nicola Adams becomes first female boxer to win Olympic Gold
By britishboxers on August 11, 2012
11th August 2012
Becoming the first ever female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal is a the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Nicola Adams.
The flyweight dominated her final against China’s Ren Cancan, winning 16-7 at the ExCeL in London. These Games are the very first to feature women’s boxing, meaning Adams’ -51kg bout was the very first final, allowing her to make her own piece of history.
The 29-year-old European Champion put Cancan on the canvas, and landed a series of big blows throughout the four-round bout. “It’s absolutely amazing. I can’t believe the support I have had,” she said.
“All I have wanted to do is to get this gold medal for Great Britain. I wasn’t expecting to knock her down and I was quite shocked that I did but I felt then that I had it in the bag.
“It is still all sinking in, I can’t believe what I have achieved. It’s definitely a childhood dream come true.”
By Paul Smith
Lloyds TSB, proud supporter of Team GB and proud partner of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Get closer to the Games at lloydstsb.com/london2012
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