Katie Taylor
π₯ TrendingKatie Taylor stands as a defining figure among Irish Athletes of the Millennial.
Irish association footballer and boxer
"Her most defining career moment was winning the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, the first time women's boxing was included." β About Katie Taylor
| Metric | Katie Taylor | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 39 | 47 | -8 yrs |
| Height | 165cm (5'5") | 176cm | -11cm |
| Career length | 21 yrs | ~35 yrs | -14 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Katie Taylor
Did you know that Katie Taylor played for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team at senior international level before becoming a professional boxing sensation?
- She represented the Republic of Ireland at senior level in both boxing and association football.
- Katie famously trained in a shed behind her family home in Bray during her amateur career.
- She initially had to register under a boy's name, 'K. Taylor,' to get fights in Ireland as a child.
- She won her first major international boxing medal, a gold, at the 2005 European Championships.
- Her mother, Bridget Taylor, was also a a prominent figure in Irish women's boxing administration.
Her most defining career moment was winning the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, the first time women's boxing was included. This historic victory cemented her status as an amateur legend and propelled women's boxing into the global spotlight.
Katie Taylor is widely regarded as a trailblazer for women's boxing, inspiring countless girls and women to pursue the sport. Her unparalleled success and dedication have elevated the profile of female athletes worldwide.