Chantelle Reid: Paris Olympian inspired to return to GB and pursue boxing Olympic gold after old school visit | Boxing News
A visit to her former primary school inspired Chantelle Reid, an Olympian from Paris in 2024, to return to the GB team and target the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
Reid had overcome a back injury that prevented him from not boxing for six years to make the team for the Paris Games and qualify. She impressed her Olympic beginnings when she was decided by Khadija on Tuesday on a worthy decision.
The good average weight had decided to become a professional. But she returned to her old school to tell her story.
“This moment really made me think – the Olympic Games have always been my dream, and it’s my last chance to leave and get a gold medal,” said Reid.
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“My teacher of the year 4, Ms. Faulkner, she asked the children if someone had a dream and 99% of their raised hands. It was a really emotional moment for me because I was sitting there at one point with a dream. Become Olympic champion.
“I explained that I became professional and she could not believe that at 27 years old, I would not go for another Olympic cycle.”
She added: “The Olympic Games were such a decisive experience in my life – filled with incredible highs and a very difficult hollow.
“Each athlete is preparing with total dedication, pushing both the body and the mind to the limit. To compete at this level, a dream had come true, and I am proud to have lived it. I really appreciated every moment.”
His next target will be the world championships taking place in Liverpool from September 4 to 14.
“I would love to be selected – if I am considered ready. I do not enter competitions only for the experience, especially not at this level. I compete to win,” insisted Reid.
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“I fought with the best Olympians while I got out, and I feel more than ready to come back to the ring.”
His ambitions extend to the top of the Olympic podium.
“My return has a clear goal: the 2028 and an Olympic gold medal. I was in the GB team for five months before qualifying for Paris, and according to my mother’s words,” imagine what you could do in three years “,” said Reid.
“My life has been dedicated to sport combat from a young age. Like many young athletes, I dream of Olympic gold – and I believe that this dream is my destiny.”
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