Nicola Adams took advantage of the introduction of women’s boxing to the Olympic Games for the first time by soaring to an unforgettable gold medal at London 2012.

Here, the PA news agency reflects on a remarkable series of events which elevated Adams into one of the nation’s most recognisable sporting figures.

The build-up

Boxing – GB Amateur Boxing Championships – Echo Arena
Nicola Adams was the best hope of a women’s boxing gold (Peter Byrne/PA)

The event

London Olympic Games – Day 10
Nicola Adams started with a win over Bulgaria’s Stoyka Petrova (Nick Potts/PA)

Revenge

London Olympic Games – Day 13
Nicola Adams claimed a stunning revenge win over Cancan Ren (Julien Behal/PA)

Aftermath

Nicola Adams
Nicola Adams enjoyed a brief professional career (Steven Paston/PA)

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