Kate O’Connor has Ireland dreaming big after heptathlon dominance sets new standard

Kate O'Connor won gold in the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships, delivering a dominant performance that has raised expectations for Irish athletics. Her victory came as defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson struggled to recapture her previous form. O'Connor's win marks a new benchmark for Irish multi-event athletics and has generated significant optimism about the country's prospects in the discipline.