British · Leeds, England · Born 26 October 1982British professional boxer who became the first woman to win Olympic boxing gold, claiming flyweight titles at London 2012 and Rio 2016.
Nicola Adams made history at London 2012 by winning the first-ever women's Olympic boxing gold medal, then defended it at Rio 2016 to become the first boxer, male or female, to retain an Olympic flyweight title. A two-time World Amateur Champion and three-time European Champion, she was appointed MBE and later OBE for services to boxing, and her breakthrough success was widely credited with accelerating the growth and acceptance of women's boxing as an Olympic and professional sport in Britain.
First woman to win Olympic boxing gold medal
How They Played
Orthodox stance, quick footwork, technical boxer
Lasting Impact
Pioneer who opened doors for women's boxing on the Olympic stage
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 2012, 2016 (first women's Olympic boxing gold ever)
- World Amateur Champion 2008, 2010
- European Champion x3
- MBE, OBE
British Athletes