Kate O'Connor came on strong to win the 800m and put the seal on her gold medal-winning performance in the Commonwealth Games heptathlon. “I spent so much time last year finishing second and finishing third that it’s nice to finally get that gold medal. Team NI's Kate O'Connor and Anna McCauley after completion of the heptathlon event in Glasgow on Wednesday night. “Coming here, the first time I was ever in the hopes for a gold medal spot, it was tough. And she hopes the experience in Glasgow, and another gold medal for the collection, will stand to her in Birmingham.