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Wednesday, 24th September, 2025. Vol. 18, Issue 39 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888 | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
Land of the rising SUPERSTAR
STUNNING SILVER MEDAL FOR KATE IN TOKYO
Valid until 30-09-2025
DUNDALK NATIVE Kate O’Connor announced herself on the world stage as she secured an historic silver medal in the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. In doing so she became the first ever Irish athlete to win a multi-events medal at a global outdoor championship. She also became just the sixth Irish athlete ever to win a medal at the World Championships joining Irish legends Eamonn Coghlan, Sonia O’Sullivan (two medals), Gillian O’Sullivan, Olive Loughnane, and Rob Heffernan. O’Connor has enjoyed a stellar year to date under the guidance of her father and coach Michael, collecting three medals this year: pentathlon bronze at the European Indoors, silver at the World Indoors, and heptathlon gold at the World University Games. Continued on Page 2.