Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Katarina Johnson-Thompson is a British professional heptathlete, born on January 9, 1993, in Liverpool, England. She is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished heptathletes of her generation. Johnson-Thompson began her professional career in local clubs before rising to international prominence in 2012, where she represented her country in the London Olympics.

Johnson-Thompson is known for her incredible speed, strength, endurance, and versatility across a range of track and field events. She has won numerous individual awards, and holds multiple records, such as the British record in the heptathlon.

Off the field, Johnson-Thompson is also recognized for her philanthropy and influence, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Youth and Early Career: Johnson-Thompson was born and raised in Liverpool and started her athletics career in local clubs. She made her international debut in 2012 at the London Olympics.

International Career

• Rising Star: Johnson-Thompson represented Great Britain in multiple international competitions, including the World Championships and the European Championships, consistently improving her performances and gradually climbing the ranks.

World Championships

• Breakthrough: In 2019, Johnson-Thompson won her first World Championship title in the heptathlon, setting a British record in the process.

Olympics

• Continued Success: Johnson-Thompson has represented Great Britain in three Olympic Games, with her best performance coming in Tokyo 2020 where she finished 6th despite suffering an injury.

Great Britain National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for Great Britain in 2012 at the London Olympics.

Achievements:

• World Championships: Heptathlon gold medal in 2019.
• European Indoor Championships: Pentathlon gold medal in 2015.
• Commonwealth Games: Heptathlon gold medal in 2018.
• Johnson-Thompson has set multiple British records in the heptathlon and pentathlon.

• Skills: Known for her incredible speed, strength, endurance, and versatility across a range of track and field events. Johnson-Thompson is celebrated for her long jump, high jump, and 800m abilities.

• Family: Johnson-Thompson is very private about her personal life. She is in a relationship with fellow athlete Andrew Pozzi.
• Philanthropy: Johnson-Thompson is involved in various charitable activities and has supported initiatives for youth sports and animal welfare.

• Katarina Johnson-Thompson is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her resilience, determination, and longevity in professional athletics. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the track, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

British Record in Heptathlon:

• 6981 points

British Record in Indoor Pentathlon:

• 5000 points

World Championships:

• Gold medal in the heptathlon in 2019

European Indoor Championships:

• Gold medal in the pentathlon in 2015

Books

• Johnson-Thompson, K. (2020) KJT: The Biography. London: Orion Publishing Group.
• Smith, S. (2021) Katarina Johnson-Thompson: A Champion's Journey. New York: Icon Books.

Websites

• World Athletics: Information about Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.worldathletics.org
• Team GB: Details about Johnson-Thompson’s career at Team GB. Available at: https://www.teamgb.com

Articles

• BBC Sport: Katarina Johnson-Thompson: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics
• The Guardian: Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/katarina-johnson-thompson

Interviews and Documentaries

• KJT: The Inside Track (2019): Directed by Anthony Wonke. This documentary provides a detailed look at Johnson-Thompson’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
• BBC Interviews: Various interviews and features on Katarina Johnson-Thompson, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport