Taylor, from the St Fergal's club in Bray County Wicklow, stopped her Swiss opponent on the 15 point rule in round two to claim an historic third gold medal in a row for Ireland. The 15 point rule obliges the referee to stop a contest automatically (except in the final round) once a boxer gains a fifteen point advantage. Women's bouts last for three two minute rounds.

Taylor, who was 8-0 up at the bell for the end of the first round, admitted that her win hadn't sunk in yet. "It will probably take a while for it to sink in, " she said. "I am over the moon with the victory and I would like to thank everyone for all the support I have received out here this week."

Taylor's coach and dad, Peter Taylor, was also thrilled.

"I think the final score speaks for itself and you can't do any better than that to tell the truth. Katie boxed exceptionally well out here all week and she has only conceded four points throughout the tournament which is a fantastic achievement.

"It is a very proud achievement to have won this title three times in a row and we are absolutely thrilled."

Taylor, who is a member of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association's High Performance Unit, registered an amazing 49 points in her four fights in Denmark.

The 21-year-old Irish woman, who was named boxer of the tournament, is due to arrive home from Denmark via Dublin Airport at 4pm today.

The minister for arts, sport and tourism, Seamus Brennan congratulated Taylor on her achievement saying, "to reach the pinnacle of her sport at the age of just 21 leaves little doubt about her ability to continue successfully representing Ireland."