Coronation Street extra in Olympic women's boxing final

Well done to Nicola Adams from Team GB, who is through to the final of the women's flyweight boxing in the Olympics!

But why is this important to Coronation Street?

Well, Nicola worked as an extra on Corrie to fund her way to her Olympic Dream. You can read all about that here.

Nicola is set to win a silver medal at least, even if she loses the final, but is clearly going for gold.  She will fight against world champion Ren CanCan, of China, in the final.

The women's flyweight final takes place tomorrow, Thursday 9 August at 4.30pm. 

Come on, Nicola, Coronation Street fans are behind you!

See also: Did Newton and Ridley power Jessica Ennis to Olympic Gold medal?  

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