Which medal did DeGale win in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
Silver
Bronze
Gold
He didn't participate
Answer
DeGale won a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the light welterweight division. He defeated Cuban boxer Carlos Banteaux by unanimous decision. This was a major upset, as Banteaux was the reigning world champion and was heavily favored to win. DeGale's victory was a major boost for British boxing, as it was the first gold medal won by a British boxer since 1992.
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