Alanna Nihell (; born 14 October 1985) is a Northern Irish

amateur boxer An amateur () is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist. History ...

. Nihell competed at the

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where she won a bronze medal in the women's lightweight event. She also competed in

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. She joined the army and served in the 27th regiment of the

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where she met her husband, Chez Nihell, who is a

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nihell, Alanna 1985 births Living people Women boxers from Northern Ireland Lightweight boxers Women in the British Army Royal Logistic Corps soldiers Boxers from Belfast Boxers at the 2014 Commonwealth Games Boxers at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Northern Ireland Medallists at the 2014 Commonwealth Games 21st-century British Army personnel Military personnel from Belfast 21st-century sportswomen from Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games bronze medallists in boxing