O'Connor targets biggest titles after European gold

BBC Sport Sunday 16 August 2026, 14:50 UTC 1 min read

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Kate O'Connor says she knows she is capable of winning a world and Olympic title after producing a superb performance to clinch a European gold medal.

O'Connor (PERSON) European (ORG) Kate O'Connor (PERSON) Olympic (EVENT)

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