Gallery - Katie Taylor's Olympic Gold

Taylor jumped for joy at the announcement of her victory, after what was a tense final round which could have gone either way

Katie Taylor came into the Olympic lightweight final as a 1/9 on favourite and with the weight of a nation on her shoulders

Her opponent Sofya Ochigava fought a clever fight and counter-punched with success

However, Katie's attacking style bore fruit

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

And the Olympic champion shared a tender moment with her father/coach/mentor Pete

The four-time world champion's moment had come and she deservedly milked it

And visibly showed her utter joy and contentment at victory

Circling the ring with her national colours flying above her

Many victories had come before, but none as sweet as this one

The roof of the Excel Arena was lifted as Katie emerged for the medal ceremony

And then the dream was complete. Gold medal in hand. Olympic title in the history books. Katie Taylor we salute you