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Another Gold for Ireland as Kate O'Connor Wins Heptathlon in Outstanding Style
- On Saturday, 25-year-old Kate O'Connor secured heptathlon gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, establishing a new Irish record of 6,751 points.
- Following a strong Friday start, O'Connor entered Saturday's final events in the lead, ultimately securing victory by finishing third in the 800m ahead of rivals Emma Oosterwegel and Sofie Dokter.
- Speaking to RTE Sport, O'Connor said, "That was the most nerve-wracking 800 of my whole life," while maintaining a 3.5-second safety margin over Oosterwegel to guarantee the title.
- Dedicated to her late grandmother, O'Connor credited her father and trainer, Michael, for his unwavering support throughout a challenging year of intense competition.
- This gold brings Ireland's athletics tally to three at the championships, capping a sensational week as O'Connor eyes momentum toward the 2028 LA Olympics.
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'She’s my favourite' Fans rush to congratulate Ireland's golden girl Kate O'Connor
Kate O' Connor has been given the title of Ireland's golden girl after she picked up first place in the Heptathlon at the European Championships after a great two days in Birmingham. The reigning World Championship silver medallist and Commonwealth gold medallist took home the gold medal after finishing third in the 800m, with a […]
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The Independent (US)Kate O’Connor has Ireland dreaming big after heptathlon dominance sets new standard
As Katarina Johnson-Thompson struggled to recapture her form of old, O’Connor claimed a brilliant gold at the European Athletics Championships
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The Norwegian and Irish women won gold in their respective disciplines this Saturday in Birmingham.
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