Irish President Michael D Higgins has stated that boxer Katie Taylor lifted the spirits of a nation by winning Ireland’s first Olympic gold medal at London 2012.
In the lightweight boxing final, the 26-year-old from Bray, County Wicklow, defeated Russia’s Sofya Ochigava.
Taylor made boxing history when she competed in Ireland’s first ever officially sanctioned women’s bout at the age of 15.
Did Katie Taylor win gold at the Olympics?
Thousands of ecstatic Irish fans cheered her on at the ExCeL Arena.
Women competed in boxing for the first time at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
When did Katie Taylor win Olympic gold medal?
She won her first Olympic Gold Medal in 2012.
Where did Katie Taylor win Olympic gold medal?
She that at the London Games.
Were the Women’s boxing was introduced to the Olympic stage for the first time.
Her father Peter, the 1986 Irish senior light heavyweight champion, taught her how to box.
In post-match interviews, the Olympian is known for pointing to the heavens after her bouts and always praises God for being her shield and strength.
