Aidan Walsh

Boxing

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Aidan Walsh was born in Belfast on March 1997. He has always been someone who loved sports. For as long as he can remember, he has been competitive, hardworking and driven to succeed. Aidan’s natural leadership and sporting abilities always stood out weather it was at school, in sports clubs or at home. As an athlete Aidan achieved the pinnacle of sports. Not only is he an Olympian but one of Ireland’s newest Olympic Medalist. Since then he also went on win the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the light middleweight category. Aidan has a keen interest to share his story which shows how hard work, discipline and being a good person can get you to where you want to go in life. He also loves to share his knowledge on enjoying sport for what it is and how your life can benefit from sports. 

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games - Day 7 - Boxing

Quick Facts:

Hometown: Belfast, Ireland

Favourite food: Pizza

Favourite movie: Catch me if you can

Favourite music: Coldplay

Childhood  heroes: My sister Michaela

Favourite athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo

Most rewarding moment in sport: Winning my Olympic Bronze Medal

Talents other than sport: Fishing. i love to fish.

Highlights

  • Youth Commonwealth Gold Medal
  • Commonwealth Silver Medal 2018
  • European Olympic Qualifier Bronze Medal
  • Olympic Bronze Medal
  • Commonwealth Games Gold Medal

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Aidan Walsh

Boxing
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