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O'Connor Aims for Heptathlon Gold at Euro Champs

Published August 15, 2026 · Updated August 15, 2026 · The Guardian

Ireland's Kate O'Connor leads the heptathlon standings with 5,812 points as she goes for gold at the European Athletics Championships.

Ireland's Kate O'Connor leads the heptathlon standings with 5,812 points, closely followed by Netherlands' Emma Oosterwegel (5,761) and Sofie Dokter (5,741) as the competition reaches its final day. michezonews.co.za

Oosterwegel and Dokter represent the main challenges to O'Connor's gold medal bid, with Switzerland's Annik Kalin (5,707) and Germany's Sophie Weißenberg (5,689) also in contention for podium positions.

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