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Newry native Kate O’Connor made history today by becoming Ireland’s first-ever heptathlete to compete at an Olympic Games.
The heptathlon comprises seven events over a gruelling two days of competition.
The order of heptathlon competition is 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200m, long jump, javelin, and 800m, contested over two days.
Points are awarded in each of the events, and the winner is the athlete who scores the most points.
After the opening session this morning of 100m hurdles and high jump, O’Connor, who is coached by her father Michael, sits on 1908 points, currently in 19th place overall.
Last year, O’Connor finished 13th in the event at the World Athletics Championships, but her buildup to her debut Olympic Games has been hampered by a recent injury.