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.
Britain's most celebrated female boxer and a pioneer of historic significance — the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal in history, defending her title at Rio 2016, and the most decorated amateur boxer the women's game has ever seen. Boxing is one of sport's most demanding disciplines, requiring power, speed, technical craft and extraordinary personal courage inside the ring. Career highlights included Olympic Gold 2012, 2016 (first women's Olympic boxing gold ever), World Amateur Champion 2008, 2010, European Champion x3. The measure of a great boxing athlete is the ability to perform consistently over time, and Nicola's record demonstrates precisely that quality of sustained excellence. Nicola's career stands as a testament to the dedication that sustained excellence in boxing demands across many years of competition.
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