Kate O’Connor (Dundalk St. Gerard’s AC) sits in the bronze medal position after three events of the Women’s Pentathlon at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland.
The national record holder got off to a solid start in the 60m Hurdles early this morning clocking 8.23 seconds, just 0.02 outside her personal best which was set at the National Indoor Championships recently.
She quickly moved to the High Jump, clearing a best of 1.81 metres on her final attempt, despite tripping on cable in her first run-up.
The Shot Put was the final event of the session, and the 25-year-old delivered an excellent series, opening with 14.59 metres, before throwing a 1cm PB of 14.65 metres in her second throw. She saved her best to last launching the shot out to 14.70 metres.
O’Connor currently occupies third position, behind Anna Hall (USA) who is second with 2926 points and Sofie Dokter (The Netherlands) who is first with 2942 points.
The Long Jump and 800m conclude the five-event schedule this evening.
Meanwhile, there was disappointment for Sarah Lavin (Emerald AC) who finished fifth in her heat of the Women’s 60m Hurdles clocking a time of 8.08 seconds, which was not enough to progress to this evening’s semi-final.
“I’m honestly lost for words, I wish I could tell you what happened,” she said. “I know it was sloppy, I know I didn’t run fast enough – which is the bottom line, it’s a sprint. I had a very good warm-up. There’s nothing that signalled I might put out a performance like that…That was all I had today and that wasn’t good enough. I don’t know if I’ve come to a major championship and gone out in the first round ever, I’m obviously incredibly disappointed.”
Team Ireland Results Summary
Day Three – Morning Session – Sunday March 22nd
- Kate O’Connor – Women’s Pentathlon – 2909 points (3rd after three events)
- Kate O’Connor – 60m Hurdles – Women’s Pentathlon – 8.23 (1077 points)
- Kate O’Connor – High Jump – Women’s Pentathlon – 1.81m (991 points)
- Sarah Lavin – Women’s 60m Hurdles – Heat 1/6 – 8.08 (5th, does not advance)
- Kate O’Connor – Shot Put – Women’s Pentathlon – 14.70m (841 points)
Team Ireland Schedule: Irish Time (Local time in brackets)
Day Three – Evening Session – Sunday March 22nd
- Kate O’Connor – Women’s Pentathlon – Long Jump – 16:40 (17:40)
- Kate O’Connor – Women’s Pentathlon – 800m – 19:03 (20:03)
Local times in brackets
Where to watch
Virgin Media TV will bring you live coverage across the three days. See Virgin Media listings for details.
- Results are HERE
- Interviews available on Athletics Ireland social media channels
