Katie Taylor's Olympic Gold

Updated / Saturday, 11 Aug 2012 14:43
The roof of the Excel Arena was lifted as Katie emerged for the medal ceremony
The roof of the Excel Arena was lifted as Katie emerged for the medal ceremony
Katie Taylor came into the Olympic lightweight final as a 1/9 on favourite and with the weight of a nation on her shoulders
Katie Taylor came into the Olympic lightweight final as a 1/9 on favourite and with the weight of a nation on her shoulders
The Bray women secured a 10-8 victory over Ochigava
The Bray women secured a 10-8 victory over Ochigava
The 26-year-old thanked the Irish crowd for their superb support for the duration of London 2012
The 26-year-old thanked the Irish crowd for their superb support for the duration of London 2012
Circling the ring with her national colours flying above her
Circling the ring with her national colours flying above her
And the Olympic champion shared a tender moment with her father/coach/mentor Pete
And the Olympic champion shared a tender moment with her father/coach/mentor Pete
However, Katie's attacking style bore fruit
However, Katie's attacking style bore fruit

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