Taekwondo gold medallist Gwladys Epangue has dedicated her win at the European Games in Baku to fellow French athlete Alexis Vastine, who died in a helicopter crash earlier this year.
The Olympic bronze medal-winning boxer was one of three French athletes killed in the crash while filming a reality TV show in Argentina.
After beating Serbia's Milica Mandic in the final of the women's +67kg competition, Epangue told reporters: "I want to dedicate my medal to my family and friends and coach, but also to my special friend who died two months ago. I lost a friend who left us in Argentina.
"History is what made me want to win today. It is the first European Games and I wanted to make history. The big names were here and it is great to win against them."
A total of 10 people were killed in the crash, including sailor Florence Arthaud and three-time Olympic swimming medallist Camille Muffat.
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Sian Cowper
Sian Cowper
