Bronze is a lovely medal. He wasn't expected to get this far. Coming up a little short on points stung - but it wasn't a crushing defeat. He came close to the best in the world in his weight class in his first Olympics - and ultimately, he can live with that. Just being here was a longshot.

By the time the girls are allowed back in the locker room, all of the bruises and cuts are in full evidence, but he seems in reasonably good spirits.