Team USA’s Claressa Shields Takes Gold in Boxing

Team USA’s Claressa Shields Takes Gold in Boxing

The London 2012 Olympiad has officially been a showcase for the women of Team USA in the field of combat sports as 17 year old Clarissa Shields took gold at the inaugural women’s 75 kg tournament. Shields’ victory earlier today has marked an unusual trend: of the five combat sports held in the Olympics, Team USA has only taken home medals in the women’s divisions.

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