An outstanding boxer from Algeria, Imane Khelif has performed on the world stage in 2 straight Olympics: the Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics. She showed her professional skills and love of athleticism in the second round of the women's welterweight event at the Paris Olympics 2024 as she knocked out Angela Carini of Italy in 46 seconds after Carini could no longer stand due to intense pain in her nose. Khelif will meet Luca Hámori of Hungary in the quarter-finals on 3 August.
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Who Is Imane Khelif?
Imane Khelif, 25, from Tiaret in Algeria is a UNICEF ambassador. Although her father did not once approve of women's boxing, Khelif was determined to leave something for future generations by winning the gold medal at the world's highest level.
| Born | 2 May 1999 (age 25) Tiaret, Algeria |
| Nationality | Algerian |
| Statistics | |
| Weight class | Light welterweight Welterweight |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing Record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 42 (4 later disqualified) |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Her journey in professional boxing began with the 2018 World Championships; that year she finished 17th. Khelif then turned that 17th-place finish around in the 2019 example when she crossed line 19th to reach the top seven or better once more.
Khelif's efforts were finally rewarded when in the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo she was out after just reaching the quarterfinals. She was defeated by La Belle Boxeuse, Ireland's Kellie Harrington. She later secured her silver medal at the women's world boxing championships with a loss to Amy Broadhurst. Khelif's subsequent triumphs include 3 gold medals in the 2022 African Championships, Mediterranean Games and 2023 Arab Games which have solidified her place as one of the rising stars of world boxing.
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Imane Khelif Medals
Imane Khelif has made a name for herself in international boxing circles, despite some challenges. She finished 17th at the 2018 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships and 33rd in 2019. Khelif represented Algeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics, making it to the quarterfinals. In 2022, she won gold in the Mediterranean Games, Arab Games, and African Amateur Boxing Championships. Here is the complete list of medals she has earned throughout her career:
| Championship | Medal |
| IBA Women's World Boxing Championships | Silver |
| Mediterranean Games | Gold |
| Arab Games | Gold |
| African Amateur Boxing Championships | Gold |
However, she was disqualified from the 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships due to high testosterone levels. Khelif has been cleared by the IOC to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics plentifully.
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