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Golden girl O'Connor already citing 'big plans'

Ireland's latest gold medal winner Kate O'Connor is excited to relax, reset, and then return to action in 2027 striving to become the best in the business in time for the next Olympics.

Golden girl O'Connor already citing 'big plans'

Ireland's 25-year-old heptathlon gold medalist, Kate O'Connor, is thrilled to take a break and reset before returning to action in 2027 with big plans to become the best in the business. With an impressive list of achievements, including medals at the European Indoors, World University Games, Commonwealth Games, and European Championships, O'Connor has captured the hearts of Irish sports fans.

After her triumphant performance in Birmingham, she praised the passionate Irish support that made the moment special for her. O'Connor emphasized the importance of enjoying every second of her success and putting in the hard work required to reach such heights. Once her break is over, she plans to focus on training and peak for the upcoming 2027 World Championships and 2028 LA Olympics.

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