Jade Jones Seals Taekwondo Gold for Team GB

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Britain's Jade Jones beat Hou Yuzhuo of China for Olympic gold in women's taekwondo on Thursday.

Britain's Jade Jones beat Hou Yuzhuo of China for Olympic gold in women's taekwondo on Thursday.

It was sweet revenge for the Briton for last year's world championship final defeat to Hou.

It is the first Olympic taekwondo gold by a British woman.

"It's just amazing, actually it's just unbelievable to be the first British taekwondoka," Jones said. ". I still can't believe it, I need some some time to realise it."

Jade racked up the crucial points in round two as the pair couldn't be split in the first and the third, making for a final score of 6-4.

Hou, meanwhile, had mixed feelings.

"I'm happy with the silver, but I'm of course a bit disappointed for not getting gold."

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