Nicola Adams
Olympic boxing champion, trailblazer
Nicola Adams is a British former professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist. Born in 1982, she made history as the first woman to win an Olympic boxing title in 2012. She went on to defend her gold in 2016 before turning professional. In 2020, she became the first contestant in Strictly Come Dancing history to compete in a same-sex partnership, dancing with Katya Jones. Unfortunately, she had to withdraw in Week 4 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Adams remains an advocate for diversity in sports, LGBTQ+ rights, and women's representation in boxing, continuing to inspire young athletes. More on Wikipedia.
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Appearances as a Celebrity
Nicola appeared as a celebrity in Season 18 (2020). where they were partnered with Katya Jones. They danced 3 dances, earning points with an average score of 7.11, finishing in 10th place.