O'Connor sits second in heptathlon after two events in Birmingham
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:49 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Kate O'Connor is in second place after the first two events of the women's heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. O'Connor achieved personal bests in both the 100m hurdles and the high jump, scoring a total of 2124 points, just one behind leader Adrianna Sulek-Schubert of Poland. In the hurdles, she finished with a time of 13.30 and secured a high jump of 1.86m, matching Sulek-Schubert's mark. The heptathlon will continue this evening with the shot put scheduled for 19:35 BST and the 200m to follow at 20:55.
- •O'Connor records personal bests in 100m hurdles and high jump.
- •She finishes the hurdles in 13.30 seconds, placing 11th overall.
- •The heptathlon resumes with shot put and 200m events later today.
- •Andrew Coscoran qualifies for the men’s 1500m final.
- •Both Irish relay teams miss out on finals.
- 1:49 PMBBC Sport — O'Connor in heptathlon contention after two events
"Ireland's Kate O'Connor sits in second place after two events of the women's heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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