Over 1.3 million watched RTÉ2 as Kellie Harrington sealed second Olympic Gold. Plus 369,000 streams on RTÉ Player.

Last night’s Women’s 60kg Olympic Boxing final from Roland Garros, which saw Ireland’s Kellie Harrington make history by becoming the first Irish female athlete to secure back-to-back Olympic titles, was watched by a peak audience of 1.371,400 on RTÉ2.

The RTÉ2 audience for the fight itself represented a share of 83% of those watching TV at the time. Additionally, there were 369,000 streams on RTÉ Player.

Commenting on last night’s figures, RTÉ Group Head of Sport, Declan McBennett, said “The nation stopped and the nation watched in awe and admiration. Kellie showed yet again, as with all the Irish medalists at these games, how sport can grip our attention and fuel our imagination. Last night’s images will forever live in Irish hearts and minds and will inspire those who follow in her footsteps.”

The action from Paris continues this week with comprehensive coverage of the Paris Olympics 2024 across RTÉ.