In a stunning display of skill and determination, China's Li Qian clinched the gold medal in the women's 75kg boxing category at Paris 2024. On Saturday, August 10, Li overcame Panama's Atheyna Bylon with a decisive 4-1 victory in the final.
Hailing from Henan province, Li Qian has an impressive Olympic track record, having previously secured a bronze medal in the women's middleweight class in 2016 and a silver medal in 2020. With this latest triumph, she becomes the only woman in Olympic history to have won all three types of medals in women's boxing.
Li's achievement has contributed to China's outstanding performance in Paris 2024, where Chinese boxers have now amassed three gold and two silver medals. Her success not only highlights her personal dedication but also underscores China's growing prominence in the global boxing arena.
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