Kenneth Egan Boxing Boxing

Kenneth Egan

1 Silver

Medals Won

1 Silver

Athlete Information

Date of Birth

7th January 1982

Gender

male

Hometown

Clondalkin

Club Team School Or University

Competitor information

Team Ireland Number

679

Sport

Discipline

Light-Heavyweight

Competitive History

Personal Bests

Games Attended

Olympic Results

Game
Result
Beijing 2008
2nd silver medal won

BIOGRAPHY

Kenneth Egan won a silver medal in the light heavyweight division at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Egan is from Clondalkin, Dublin and started his boxing career with his local club, Neilstown Boxing Club. At Beijing 2008 he progressed to the final with victories over opponents from China, Cuba and France before claiming silver in one of Ireland's standout performances at those Games.

He won bronze at the World Championships and gold at the European Union Championships, as well as multiple national titles.