Overview
- O’Connor totaled 4,839 points, an Irish record, built on a shot put personal best of 14.70m and an indoor 800m best of 2:10.26.
- Netherlands’ Sofie Dokter won gold with 4,888 points, and the USA’s Anna Hall took silver with 4,860.
- Her series included 8.23 in the 60m hurdles, 1.81m in the high jump, and 6.38m in the long jump, placing her second before the final race.
- Hall’s 2:06.32 in the 800m was enough to move her ahead of O’Connor for silver as tight points gaps determined the order.
- The bronze is O’Connor’s fifth consecutive medal at major championships over the past 13 months, while Sarah Lavin exited the 60m hurdles heats in 8.08.