The Algerian boxer at the centre of a gender row at the Paris games has been crowned Olympic champion.
Imane Khelif beat China’s Yang Liu to win gold in the women’s welterweight final.
The boxer has been under intense scrutiny after one of her opponents quit after 46 seconds, saying it was to protect her health as Khelif’s punches were so strong.
The 25-year-old had said winning gold would be the “best response” to her critics.
Some argued Khelif should not have been allowed to compete due to concerns she might have testosterone advantages.
Khelif and a Taiwanese boxer were banned from the world championships last year, with the International Boxing Association (IBA) saying they failed gender eligibility criteria.
However, International Olympic Committee (IOC) said those tests were majorly flawed and has banned the IBA over governance issues, alleged corruption and ties to Russia.
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