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Which division did Shields win gold in at the 2016 Olympics?

  • Welterweight

  • Heavyweight

  • Middleweight

  • Lightweight

Answer

Shields won gold in the women's middleweight division, defeating Nouchka Fontijn of the Netherlands in the final. The middleweight division encompasses boxers weighing over 69 kg (152 lb) but not over 75 kg (165 lb). Shields' gold medal marked a remarkable achievement, making her the first American woman to claim gold in any Olympic boxing event. It solidified her reputation as one of the most accomplished boxers, regardless of gender.
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