Katie Taylor has been named the most admired sports star for the eighth year in a row.
Female athletes are the most respected, with Olympians Rhasidat Adeleke and Kellie Harrington completing the top 3, according to the survey of 1-thousand people by Teneo.
The Paris Olympics featured as many people's highlights, with Team Ireland voted Team of the Year.
Kellie Harrington leading the Irish crowd in a rendition of ‘Grace’ following her second Olympic gold medal in boxing was named the Most Memorable Sporting Moment of the year.
Katie Taylor named most admired sports star for 8th year in a row
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