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Team Northern Ireland collects multiple medals on Wednesday

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:58 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Team Northern Ireland collects multiple medals on Wednesday

Summary

Team Northern Ireland achieved significant success on July 30, winning several medals at an unspecified event. Heptathlete Kate O'Connor secured a gold medal, while Daniel O'Connor earned a silver in the 1500m swimming event. Ellie McCartney contributed a bronze medal in the women's 200m breaststroke. In addition, Team Northern Ireland is guaranteed at least four more medals in boxing competitions. The team's strong performance highlights their growing prominence in international sports.

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Key Details

•Kate O'Connor wins gold in heptathlon.
•Daniel O'Connor takes silver in 1500m swimming.
•Ellie McCartney earns bronze in women's 200m breaststroke.
•Team Northern Ireland guaranteed at least four boxing bronze medals.

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3:58 PMBBC Sport — The story of NI's wonderful Wednesday of medals

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BBC Sport NI looks at Team Northern Ireland's wonderful Wednesday which brought a gold medal for heptathlete Kate O'Connor, silver in the 1500m swimming for Daniel O'Connor and bronze for Ellie McCartney in the women's 200m breaststroke as well as the guarantee of at least four more boxing bronze medals.
— BBC Sport

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