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Ireland's Kate O'Connor leads the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. After four events, O'Connor is 51 points ahead of Emma Oosterwegel. Poland's Sulek-Schubert dropped to seventh. The heptathlon concludes with the 800m.
Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell qualified for the women's 1500m final. She finished first in her heat. Ireland's Jodie McCann missed the final, but Sarah Healy and Sophie O'Sullivan advanced. Both GB and Ireland will compete in the 4x100m relays. Read more racing coverage.
Amy Hunt of Great Britain aims for a third gold in the women's 4x100m relay. Dina Asher-Smith seeks her seventh European gold. GB and Ireland's men and women's teams qualified for the relay finals. Related: Amy Hunt Aims for Historic Quadruple Gold at European Championships.
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Ireland's Kate O'Connor tops the heptathlon standings before the final event. Ireland's Kate O'Connor leads the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. After four events, O'Connor is 51 points ahead of Emma Oosterwegel. Poland's Sulek-Schubert dropped to seventh. The heptathlon concludes with the 800m.
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Runner World published this brief on August 15, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated August 15, 2026.
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