The Tullamore fighter says she's overcome numerous set-backs in her career.
Grainne Walsh's Olympic dream has been realised thanks to persistence, mental resilience, and a tight support network.
That's what the Tullamore fighter is saying on her return from Bangkok after qualifying for the games at the last possible opportunity.
Walsh has had to deal with numerous set-backs, from the departure of her first coach and mentor Dima Dmitruk, to injuries and controversial judging and selection decisions.
She says she was never going to let go of her dream:
The St Mary's boxer looks back on the realisation of a lifelong ambition with Midlands 103's Will Faulkner, and David Hollywood:
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