The boxer who was the flag bearer for the Irish Olympic team at the London 2012 Olympics was Katie Taylor. She carried the national flag at the opening ceremony and went on to win the gold medal in the women's lightweight boxing category. Taylor's victory was a historic moment as she became the first Irish woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest female boxers of all time and her success helped to raise the profile of women's boxing worldwide.