O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon
Kate O'Connor secures gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.
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Dutch heptathlete who won silver at the European Championships.
Jade O'Dowda is an English athlete competing in heptathlon at the Commonwealth Games.
Olympic silver medallist and two-time world champion in heptathlon.
World outdoor silver medallist in the heptathlon and competitor in the Commonwealth Games.
Sofie Dokter is a Dutch athlete competing in the women's heptathlon.
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Kate O'Connor secures gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.
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