Davina Michel

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Davina Michel
Born (1997-12-27) 27 December 1997 (age 26)
NationalityFlag of France.svg  France
Medal record
Boxing
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2022 Istanbul Middleweight
European Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Kraków-Małopolska Middleweight

Davina Michel (born 27 December 1997) [1] is a French boxer. [2] [3] [4] She competed at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in the boxing competition, winning no medal. [1] She also competed at the 2022 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, winning the bronze medal in the middleweight event. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Davina Michel". Olympedia . Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  2. Jennings, Will (4 June 2021). "Newport boxing star Lauren Price channelling spirit of Nicola Adams ahead of crucial Tokyo qualifier". Wales Online . Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  3. "Davina Michel qualifies for the semi-finals of the Worlds in -75 kg". L'Equipe (in French). 16 May 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  4. "Davina Michel beaten in the semi-finals of the Worlds". L'Equipe (in French). 18 May 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  5. "IBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2022" (PDF). IBA World Boxing Championships . Retrieved 1 July 2022.