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Girl power helps Ashley McKenzie take judo gold

Top seed admits: “I’m happy, I’ve done it in front of my family, I’ve done it in front of Luke, one of my coaches, my family, my girls."

ALL SMILES: Gold medalist Ashley Mckenzie of Team England celebrates Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

TEAM ENGLAND’S Ashley McKenzie beat team-mate Sam Hall to win gold in the men’s -60kg category, as the home nations won eight medals in judo at Coventry Arena. The 33-year-old McKenzie, also crowned Commonwealth Games champion in 2014, was awarded victory by ippon over top seed Hall, 26

The 33-year-old top seed’s victory was confirmed by ippon (combined techniques) as Australia’s Joshua Katz and Vijay Kumar Yadav of India claimed the bronze medals. 

McKenzie was proud to keep his title and was looking forward to a quiet celebration, saying: “It feels amazing. Eight years ago I won it and I’ve won it eight years on. Everyone says I’m the old one in the group but look – I’ve got a gold baby and I couldn’t care less.

“I’m happy, I’ve done it in front of my family, I’ve done it in front of Luke, one of my coaches, my family, my girls.”

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