Kate O'Connor wins heptathlon gold for Ireland at European Championships

It continues an incredible medal hot streak for O'Connor over the last 18 months

Kate O'Connor won her seventh medal of the last 18 months. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

The consistency champion. The cauldron champion. The champion of clutch moments and multiple events. The European Champion.

Kate O’Connor’s magnificent seven is complete. Seven consecutive championships, seven consecutive medals. Ceaseless excellence on every imaginable stage.