8 d. ago Kate O’Connor: The making of a world heptathlon medal winner

The Dundalk woman’s success at the World Championships has drawn attention to the heptathlon and shown the benefits of a multi-events approach for young athletes

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9 d. ago Sonia O’Sullivan: Kate O’Connor and Cian McPhillips proved what Irish athletes can do

But it’s back to the drawing board for the women’s 4x400m relay

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1 week ago Kate O’Connor and Cian McPhillips begin new chapter in Irish athletics history

Both athletes also broke their own Irish records at the World Athletics Championships

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor dreaming bigger again after perfect season ends in Tokyo

Heptathlete shrugs off injury concerns to become Ireland’s sixth medal winner in history of World Championships

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2 w. ago Kate O'Connor celebrates after receiving her silver medal at World Athletics Championships

It is only the seventh medal Ireland has won in the 42-year history of the championships.

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor wins historic World Championship silver medal for Ireland in heptathlon

The Dundalk athlete has enjoyed a superb campaign in Tokyo.

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2 w. ago Ireland’s Kate O’Connor secures stunning silver medal at World Championships

Dundalk heptathlete put aside injury concerns to become Ireland’s sixth medal winner in the history of the championships

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2 w. ago Ireland's Kate O'Connor returns to silver medal position in heptathlon at World Championships

The Dundalk athlete has made a superb start in the javelin phase, registering a fourth personal best in the heptathlon.

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor in silver medal position ahead of final 800m run at World Championships

Dundalk heptathlete adds yet another personal best in the javelin with throw of 53.06

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor on Verge of History – Irish Star Set to Deliver First

Kate O’Connor on Verge of History – Irish Star Set to Deliver First-Ever Global Medal in Heptathlon Ireland is just two events away from celebrating an athletics milestone. Kate O’Connor, sitting fourth overall after five of seven gruelling events in the women’s heptathlon, has put herself in prime position to win Ireland’s first ever global […] The post Kate O’Connor on Verge of History – Irish Star Set to Deliver First-Ever Global Medal in Heptathlon appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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2 w. ago Ireland's Kate O'Connor in fourth position with two heptathlon events remaining

The Dundalk athlete will return for the javelin and 800m later today at the World Athletics Championships.

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor and Cian McPhillips look to turn big dreams into medals at World Championships

Heptathlete goes into second day of action in silver-medal spot while McPhillips faces 800m heavyweights in final

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor moves into silver medal position at World Championships

Irish athlete set personal bests in three of her four events on the first day of action

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor moves into bronze medal position in heptathlon at World Championships

Irish athlete set personal bests in her first two events in Tokyo, the 100m hurdles and the high jump

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor gets heptathlon campaign off to storming start

O’Connor broke her personal best in 100m hurdles to sit in eighth place after first event

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor moves into joint third overall in heptathlon at World Championships

Irish athlete set personal bests in her first two events in Tokyo, the 100m hurdles and the high jump

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2 w. ago Kate O’Connor Heptathlon Preview: Full Schedule (Irish Times) & Medal Chances

Kate O’Connor Heptathlon Preview: Full Schedule (Irish Times) & Medal Chances The women’s heptathlon promises to be one of the highlights of the championships, and Irish fans have a real reason to watch closely as Kate O’Connor looks to make history. The 23-year-old from Dundalk is aiming to become the first Irish woman to win […] The post Kate O’Connor Heptathlon Preview: Full Schedule (Irish Times) & Medal Chances appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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3 w. ago Kate O’Connor Targets Big Finish at World Athletics Championships

Kate O’Connor Eyes ‘Something Special’ at World Championships Kate O’Connor is ready to deliver another big performance for Ireland as she heads to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The Dundalk star has already enjoyed a year to remember – winning gold, silver and bronze across three major international events – and believes there is […] The post Kate O’Connor Targets Big Finish at World Athletics Championships appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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