Sign up for The Torch to receive email updates about all things Olympics - from Team GB and beyond Great Britain have created a legacy in boxing with at least one medal at every Games since Atlanta in 1996.
That streak is guaranteed to continue after Macclesfield’s Karriss Artingstall secured at least a bronze medal by reaching the semi-finals of the women’s featherweight.
The 26-year-old did not have it easy, edging past Australian Skye Nicolson 3-2 in a tight encounter. With it all to play for heading into the final round, Artingstall went on the attack and was rewarded for her efforts, starting a medal rush that GB will hope gathers steam with nine of the 11 fighters entered in Tokyo still in contention.
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