Yesterday, Kate O’Connor made history.
Heptathlon gold medal. Irish record. Seven gruelling events. One unforgettable performance.
O’Connor’s stunning victory in the heptathlon at the World University Games, where she racked up 6487 to top the podium and rewrite the Irish national record books by a fair chunk.
Today, we bring you every moment that mattered.
Below, you’ll find all seven of her performances from yesterday in Rhine-Ruhr.
Day One of Heptathlon
100m Hurdles - 5th - 13.89 - 994 points
High Jump - Joint 1st - 1.83m - 1016 points
Shot Put - 3rd - 13.76m - 778 points
200m - 1st - 24.33 - 949 points
Day 2 of Heptathlon
Long Jump - Joint 1st - 6.15m - 896 points
Javelin Throw - 1st - 51.87m - 896 points
800m - 2nd - 2:10.46 - 958 points
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