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O'Connor aims for world and Olympic titles after European gold

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

O'Connor aims for world and Olympic titles after European gold
Summary

Kate O'Connor secured the heptathlon gold medal for Ireland at the European Championships in Birmingham, scoring 6,751 points. Building on her recent Commonwealth Games triumph, O'Connor expressed aspirations to win a world title and an Olympic gold. She faced intense competition during the European event, making her victory particularly rewarding. O'Connor dedicated her medal to her late grandmother while planning a brief pause from athletics to evaluate her next steps with her coach.

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  • •O'Connor won European gold with 6,751 points.
  • •She aims for a world title and Olympic gold.
  • •This summer she also won Commonwealth Games gold.
  • •She dedicated the medal to her late grandmother.
  • •O'Connor plans to reflect on her season with her coach.
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  • 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — O'Connor targets biggest titles after European gold
  • 2:50 PMBBC Sport — O'Connor targets biggest titles after European gold
What they're saying
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Kate O'Connor says she knows she is capable of winning a world and Olympic title after producing a superb performance to clinch a European gold medal.

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Kate O'Connor says she knows she is capable of winning a world and Olympic title after producing a superb performance to clinch a European gold medal.

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