Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games heptathlon gold
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Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games heptathlon gold

30 Jul 2026 · Originally published 29 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Commonwealth Games 2026: Kate O'Connor wins NI's first gold in heptathlon
Newry-born athlete Kate O'Connor has secured Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games gold medal in athletics since 1986. Her victory in Glasgow marks her first senior outdoor gold and provides a significant boost to the country's medal tally at the Games.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
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