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European Athletics Championships day six
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The gist
Kate O'Connor won heptathlon gold at the European Athletics Championships on day six.
Her victory caps a summer of Commonwealth and European titles for the Irish athlete.
Background
The European Athletics Championships are being held in Birmingham, England, in August 2026. Day six featured the conclusion of the women's heptathlon, where Ireland's Kate O'Connor entered the final event, the 800m, with a narrow 51-point lead over Dutch rival Emma Oosterwegel. O'Connor held on to win gold, with Oosterwegel taking silver and Sofie Dokter bronze.
How it unfolded
- Aug 15, 2026Kate O'Connor wins heptathlon gold at the European Athletics Championships, holding off Emma Oosterwegel in the 800m. Oosterwegel takes silver, Sofie Dokter bronze.
- Aug 15, 2026Great Britain qualifies for the women's 4x100m relay final, with Amy Hunt aiming for a quadruple of golds. Men's 4x100m relay team also qualifies fastest.
- Aug 15, 2026Georgia Hunter Bell qualifies fastest for the 1500m final, while Laura Muir fails to qualify after an ankle injury.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- World Athletics confirmed new world records in the inaugural women's half-marathon and marathon race walk events.
- Analysts
- Analysts noted O'Connor's 'hell of a summer' after adding European gold to her Commonwealth title.