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Gallery: Katie seals Ireland's first gold of London 2012

It’s been an emotional and historic day at the ExCel Arena. Here’s how it looked.
6.21pm, 9 Aug 2012
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Gallery: Katie seals Ireland's first gold of London 2012
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  • A father and daughter look on at the bout on the big screen in Bray

  • Supporters cheer on Katie Taylor in her hometown

  • Supporters in the Co Wicklow town

  • A spectator is overjoyed

  • Supporters cheer on Katie

  • Katie Taylor seals Olympic title

  • Katie Taylor seals Olympic title

  • Katie Taylor seals Olympic title

  • Katie Taylor seals Olympic title

  • Katie Taylor seals Olympic title

  • Katie Taylor seals Olympic title

  • Katie Taylor seals Olympic title

  • Katie Taylor seals Olympic title

  • Katie Taylor seals Olympic title

  • Emotional scenes

  • Congratulated by Barry McGuigan

That was quick: Taoiseach’s congrats email out 2 minutes after Katie result

Golden girl: Katie Taylor is Olympic champion

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