Katie Taylor most admired sportsperson for eighth year in a row

ICON: Katie Taylor lands a straight jab on Amanda Serrano during their undisputed world lightweight championship fight. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Katie Taylor remains Ireland's most admired athlete, while our Paris Olympics team has earned the 'team of the year' tag in the annual Teneo Sport and Sponsorship Index.

In the survey of 1,000 people nationally, female athletes dominate the 'most admired' list with Taylor, Rhasidat Adeleke and Kellie Harrington in the top three spots.