Kate O'Connor Wins Silver at World Indoors

Kate O’Connor has secured a silver medal in the pentathlon at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, marking Ireland's first medal at the event since 2006. O’Connor, who recently won bronze at the European Indoor Championships, achieved personal bests in the 60m hurdles, shot put, and long jump, placing her in the silver medal position before the final 800m event. She successfully surpassed American Taliyah Brooks by 0.3 seconds in the 800m to clinch the silver. This victory follows her historic performance at the European Indoor Championships and her Commonwealth Games heptathlon silver in 2022. O'Connor's achievements highlight her consistent improvement and significant contribution to Irish athletics on the global stage. The event was broadcast live on BBC2, drawing attention to her remarkable performance.