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Kate O’Connor Claims World Indoor Pentathlon Bronze in Toruń

The 25-year-old set a national record to extend a year-long run of major-championship medals.

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.
  • NetherlandsSofie 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.