Paris 2024: 'It's only sport at the end of the day' - Kellie Harrington

Kellie Harrington refused to look too far ahead and preferred to "embrace the moment" after victory over Brazil's Beatriz Ferreira.

The Dubliner won on a split decision in the lightweight semi-final on Saturday night and is now guaranteed at least a silver medal when she fights China’s Yang Wenlu on Tuesday.

The reigning champion dominated in the first and third rounds, while her opponent shaded the second.

"I actually have no words, I'm speechless, it's not often that happens," she told RTÉ Sport. "In my head I visualised her coming [straight] at me, like that.

"I think she tried to outbox me.

"I felt good, I felt happy, at one stage she hit me with her head, and I thought my tooth was after coming out, but they are still there, thank God.

"She's an incredible fighter, a world champion pro."

The 34-year-old now has a chance to create more history when she fights in Rolland Garros on Tuesday.

"I've always said, I'm not looking at anything other than embracing the moment and enjoying it," she added.

"If I'm happy like the way I was happy in there today, then I'll be happy. As long as I get out of the ring and I'm happy that's all that matters, isn't it.

"It's only sport at the end of the day, it doesn't define me as a person.

"I'm still Kellie Harrington whether I win or lose, I'm going to go home to a great family and an absolutely brilliant community.

"I know my community is super proud of me whether I win or lose, they are part of me and I am part of them and I honestly can't wait to get home and celebrate this with them."