Athlete of the Year Kate O'Connor has sights set on 'bigger and better things'

Athlete of the Year Kate O'Connor. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

The high has been long-lasting, but Kate O’Connor is keeping her feet firmly on the ground. 

As this awards season offers well-earned reminders of the magnificence of her 2025 season, she’s training her sights firmly on 2026, a year that could throw up many more medal opportunities.