Kate O'Connor rewrote the history books by becoming the first Northern Ireland track and field athlete to win gold in 40 years at the Commonwealth Games. Her winning score of 6,569 points was well short of the world-leading 6,819 points set by Swiss star Annik Kälin. O'Connor will now focus on the European Championships in Birmingham in 13 days, where she will face a stacked field including Kälin and rested two-time world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson.
Kate O'Connor makes Commonwealth Games history
UKPulse Sport DeskKate O'Connor became the first Northern Ireland track and field athlete to win gold in 40 years at the Commonwealth Games.
- Kate O'Connor won gold in the heptathlon at the Commonwealth Games.
- She is the first Northern Ireland track and field athlete to win gold in 40 years.
- O'Connor will compete at the European Championships in Birmingham in 13 days.
Why this matters: This achievement is significant for Northern Ireland's track and field athletes.
What this means for you: This achievement may inspire other Northern Ireland athletes to pursue track and field careers.