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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/46.jpgTaylor celebrates with her gold after the medal ceremony. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/40.jpgKatie Taylor celebrates in the ring after beating Sofya Ochigave of Russia in the Olympic lightweight final. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Wire
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/39.jpgKatie Taylor in the ring after the final with her father and coach Pete Taylor and her technical and tactical coach Zaur Anita. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/381.jpgKatie Taylor celebrates in the ring after beating Sofya Ochigave of Russia in the Olympic lightweight. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/62.jpgTaylor (red) landing her punches in the quarterfinal match against Britain's Natasha Jonas (blue). Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Wire
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/52.jpgAn overhead view of the Taylor v Jonas match at the ExCel Arena in London. Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/42.jpgTaylor connects with Jonas in their quarterfinal match. Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/72.jpgTaylor dodges a jab from Jonas. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/22.jpgTaylor is declared the winner by 26-15 points. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/32.jpgJonas holds the ropes as a mark of respect as Taylor steps out of the ring. Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/110.jpgTaylor celebrates after wining the bout. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/82.jpgTaylor is all smiles after being guaranteed a medal. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/211.jpgTaylor makes her way to the ring for her semifinal match against Tajikistan’s Manzuna Chorieva. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/221.jpgTaylor (red) and Chorieva (blue) trade punches. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/23.jpgTaylor takes a blow to the face from Chorieva during the semifinal match. Photograph: Damir Sagolj/Reuters
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/25.jpgTaylor won every round of the fight and scored an overall victory of 17-9 points. Photograph: Damir Sagolj/Reuters
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/26.jpgTaylor’s father and coach Pete Taylor and technical & tactical coach Zaur Anita enjoy the moment with their boxer. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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KATIE TAYLOR (Lightweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/27.jpgTaylor shares a joke with the media after her victory. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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JOHN JOE NEVIN (Bantamweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/102.jpgNevin (red) in action against Mexico’s Oscar Valdez Fierro (blue). Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images
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JOHN JOE NEVIN (Bantamweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/112.jpgNevin finds a way through the Valez defence. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images
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JOHN JOE NEVIN (Bantamweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/141.jpgNevin lands an uppercut to the jaw of Valdez. Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters
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JOHN JOE NEVIN (Bantamweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/132.jpgNevin awaits the result of his quarterfinal bout. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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JOHN JOE NEVIN (Bantamweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/92.jpgNevin celebrates his 19-13 points quarterfinal victory. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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JOHN JOE NEVIN (Bantamweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/122.jpgAnd receives a peck on the cheek from Coach Billy Walsh. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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JOHN JOE NEVIN (Bantamweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/45.jpgNevin enjoys the victory with coaches Billy Walsh and Zaur Anita. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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JOHN JOE NEVIN (Bantamweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/44.jpgNevin celebrates beating Alvarez 19-14 points. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire
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JOHN JOE NEVIN (Bantamweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/431.jpgNevin (blue) against Cuba's Lazaro Alvarez Estrada (red) in the semifinals. Photograph: Damir Sagolj/Reuters
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MICHAEL CONLAN (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/191.jpgConlan in the corner with coaches Billy Walsh and Zaur Antia ahead of his quarterfinal match against France’s Nordine Oubaali. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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MICHAEL CONLAN (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/171.jpgConlan (blue) lands a punch against Oubaali (red). Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters
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MICHAEL CONLAN (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/161.jpgConlan gets in close against Ouballi. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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MICHAEL CONLAN (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/181.jpgOuballi misses his target. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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MICHAEL CONLAN (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/151.jpgConlan jumps for joy after being declared the winner by 22-18 points. Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters
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MICHAEL CONLAN (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/20.jpgConlan leaves the ring after his victory with coaches Billy Walsh and Zaur Antia. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire
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MICHAEL CONLAN (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/47.jpgConlan (red) in action against Cuba’s Robeisy Carrazana-Ramirez in the semifinal. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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MICHAEL CONLAN (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/48.jpgConlan lost the fight 20-10 points and had to settle for a bronze Olympic medal. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
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PADDY BARNES (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/33.jpgPaddy Barnes against Devendro Singh Laishram of India during the Men's Light Fly Boxing quarter-finals. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images
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PADDY BARNES (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/35.jpgPaddy Barnes adjusts his headgear. Photograph: Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters
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PADDY BARNES (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/34.jpgPaddy Barnes gets a punch in against his opponent. Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters
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PADDY BARNES (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/36.jpgBarnes celebrates with coach Billy Walsh after the fight. Dan Sheridan/Photograph: Inpho
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PADDY BARNES (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/37.jpgAnd the winner is...Paddy Barnes of course! Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images
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PADDY BARNES (Flyweight)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/411.jpgChina’s Shiming Zou is declared the winner after his Olympic light-flyweight semi-final against Ireland’s Paddy Barnes at the ExCel Arena in London. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Image
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CIAN O'CONNOR (Equestrian)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/30.jpgCian O'Connor competes on Blue Loyd 12 during the Equestrian Team Jumping at Greenwich Park. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
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CIAN O'CONNOR (Equestrian)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/311.jpgO'Connor on Blue Loyd 12 in action at Greenwich Park. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
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CIAN O'CONNOR (Equestrian)
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/321.jpgO'Connor had to settle for a bronze medal after losing a jump-off for second place against Gerco Schroder of the Netherlands. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters
