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17 reasons why we'll never forget Katie Taylor's Olympic gold-winning performance

It’s one year since the Irish boxer’s Olympic triumph.

1. It inspired some brilliant tweets

2. It was preceded by this fantastic Lucozade ad

YouTube credit: KatieTaylorFan

3. It clearly meant the absolute world to her

(INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

4. Practically the whole of Bray turned out to watch her moment of glory on the big screen

(INPHO/Donall Farmer)

YouTube credit: Eamon Harbison

5. Young and old were enthralled throughout the fight

(INPHO/Donall Farmer)

6. Watching the fight itself was unbearably nerve-racking

7. The Thai Tims performed an amazing tribute to her

YouTube credit: Thai Tims

8. It couldn’t have happened to a more humble person

YouTube credit: KatieTaylorFan

9. Her win was very much a family affair

(INPHO/Morgan Treacy)

10. She became a wonderful and inspiring role model for youngsters

(INPHO/Donall Farmer)

11. Despite the thousands turning out in Bray, you could barely hear a pin drop when her post-fight interview was shown

YouTube credit: rte

12. Even the international press were moved by her victory

“History told us of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, then of Fanny Blankers-Koen. Legends grew around Dawn Fraser and Olga Connolly; also Joan Benoit and now Kim Rhode.

“They are Olympic women. Hear them roar.

“Someday, given what took place at a boxing arena in the far reaches of the London Olympics on Monday afternoon, the name Katie Taylor may be on the list.”

13. Athletes from all sports, including the Tipp hurlers, were deeply immersed in the fight

(INPHO/Cathal Noonan)

14. It led to an emotional homecoming in Bray

(INPHO/Donall Farmer)

15. It resulted in some fitting ideas to commemorate her achievement

(An Punt Nua/Twitter)

Pic via Facebook

16. She was finally awarded the Sports Personality of the Year award, owing to her triumph

(INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan)

17. It was Ireland’s first undisputed gold medal since 1992 and 6th in total.

(INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

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    Apr 25th 2015, 6:59 PM

    Fantastic performance. Great direct running Football. Cracking match. Can the Ulster teams put on as much entertainment?
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    Apr 25th 2015, 6:58 PM

    Great to see Offaly back in the big time!!

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    Apr 25th 2015, 11:08 PM

    Well done Offaly, not surprised they’d a good league campaign, were the better team for most of the O’Byrne cup game against Dublin back in January.

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    Apr 25th 2015, 8:59 PM

    very enjoyable game well played .

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    Apr 25th 2015, 6:57 PM

    Where is sean mcormack these days?

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    Apr 25th 2015, 9:26 PM

    Mc cormick dropped himself off the panel. #sheedyout

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    Apr 25th 2015, 10:46 PM

    Are you sure it wasn’t a family bereavement? I thought that was one of the pre – match announcements

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    Apr 26th 2015, 1:09 PM

    His dad passed away suddenly last week.

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