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Jon McConnell aims for European success inspired by Kate O'Connor

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:35 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Jon McConnell aims for European success inspired by Kate O'Connor

Summary

Jon McConnell, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist, is set to compete in the European Elite Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, starting Thursday. Following Kate O'Connor's success at the Commonwealth and European levels, McConnell seeks to mirror her achievements. He is part of a 14-member Team Ireland, which also includes Kellie McLoughlin, who replaces two-time Olympic champion Kellie Harrington due to injury. McConnell aims to build on his recent victory at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and is focused on establishing himself ahead of the qualifying events for the 2028 Olympic Games.

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•McConnell won the Commonwealth Games 70kg title in July.
•The European Elite Championships begin Thursday in Sofia, Bulgaria.
•Kellie McLoughlin joins the squad as Harrington withdraws with an injury.
•Ireland aims to test themselves against rivals ahead of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers.
•McConnell is seeking to follow O'Connor's path to European success.

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7:35 AMYahoo Sports — McConnell keen to emulate O'Connor's Euro heroics

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Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jon McConnell hopes to emulate heptathlete Kate O'Connor's exploits on the European stage following glory in Glasgow.
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