Lin Yu-Ting ultimately outclassed Poland’s Julia Szeremeta to win the Olympic featherweight final at Roland Garros.
She sealed a 30-27 decision win for all five judges after three rounds.
Along with Algeria’s Imane Khelif, Lin has had to face accusations about her eligibility to box in the Games throughout the tournament. But that storm of controversy has not stopped either Khelif or now Lin from winning Olympic gold.
Lin mixed aggression with long-range boxing
At the opening bell Lin rushed out to claim the centre of the ring, letting her fists fly. Szeremeta, however, did skilfully bob under the shots. But Lin kept up that busy start, she clearly wanted to stamp her authority on the contest and not let this opportunity slip away from her.
That approach paid off, seeing her sweep the first round. She took that advantage into the second.
Lin switched stances to box southpaw for a moment at the start of that round, showing off her skills.
Szeremeta slipped under punches again, but rearing back up another back-hand right caught her flush.
The Pole, though, slugged back and did land on Lin. The Taiwanese boxer then held her ground to fire off punches. They traded blows but Lin got the better of the brief fire-fight and eventually backed Szeremeta up.
Lin finished the round catching Szeremeta with a deft lead left hook.
With a commanding lead, Lin could box and move at range, leaving Szeremeta to chase her and the bout to no avail.
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