Kate O'Connor of Ireland won the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships with 5,812 points, as attention turned to the relay and the 1,500m on day six.
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Key facts
- Kate O'Connor of Ireland won heptathlon gold with 5,812 points.
- Emma Oosterwegel of the Netherlands finished second on 5,761 points.
- Sofie Dokter of the Netherlands took third with 5,741 points.
- Wightman faded in the 1,500m, according to the Guardian.
- Hunt was seeking a third gold in the relay, according to the Guardian.
Kate O’Connor of Ireland claimed heptathlon gold at the European Athletics Championships, finishing at the top of the standings with 5,812 points on day six of the competition, according to the Guardian’s live coverage.
O’Connor held off a Dutch challenge, with Emma Oosterwegel taking second place on 5,761 points and Sofie Dokter finishing third with 5,741 points.
Switzerland’s Annik Kälin placed fourth on 5,707 points, while Germany’s Sophie Weißenberg rounded out the top five with 5,689 points.
In the middle-distance events, the Guardian reported that Wightman faded in the 1,500m after being among those in contention earlier in the day.
In later action, Hunt was seeking a third gold of the championships in the relay, according to the Guardian’s updates.
The results formed part of a busy day six programme covered live by the Guardian, with the heptathlon outcome among the day’s headline finishes.
Why it matters
A continental title at the European Athletics Championships is a notable result for O'Connor and for Ireland in a discipline that rewards all-round athletic ability, and can shape form heading into future global events.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships?
Kate O'Connor of Ireland won the heptathlon with 5,812 points, according to the Guardian.
How did Wightman perform in the 1,500m?
The Guardian reported that Wightman faded in the 1,500m and did not achieve the anticipated result.
Who finished behind O'Connor in the heptathlon?
Emma Oosterwegel of the Netherlands was second on 5,761 points and Sofie Dokter of the Netherlands was third on 5,741 points.
Timeline
- European Athletics Championships: Hunt seeks third gold in relay after Wightman fades in 1,500m – live
The Guardian Sport: Live athletics updates from 7.45pm BST Email Luke | Sign up for The Recap Tom Bassam is stepping in for an hour. Kate O’Connor (Ireland) 5,812pts Emma Oosterwegel (Netherlands) 5,761pts Sofie Dokter (Netherlands) 5,741pts Annik Kälin (Switzerland) 5,707pts Sophie Weißenberg (Germ
- European Athletics Championships: O’Connor wins heptathlon gold, Wightman aims for 1,500m glory – live
The Guardian Sport: Live athletics updates from 7.45pm BST Email Luke | Sign up for The Recap Tom Bassam is stepping in for an hour. Kate O’Connor (Ireland) 5,812pts Emma Oosterwegel (Netherlands) 5,761pts Sofie Dokter (Netherlands) 5,741pts Annik Kälin (Switzerland) 5,707pts Sophie Weißenberg (Germ