The Olympic silver medalist Katarina Johnson-Thompson has retired from her first heptatlon event since last year’s Paris games due to a minor injury.
Johnson-Thompson, 32, had to participate in the prestigious Gotzis Hypo meeting to be a hero in Austria on Saturdays and Sundays.
But the two heptatlon world champion said in Thorsday that he is “really delayed” not to compete the weekend after collecting the training injury.
“I really wanted to compete in my first heptatlon from Paris, especially in Gotzis, since the event is so special,” said Johnson-Thompson in an Instagram post.
“It is with a heavy heart that I have had to make this decision. Grateful that the injury is not serious and I will return to the track shortly.”
The Great Britain athlete won the first Olympic Medal in four Games when it ended behind Nafissatou Thiam by Belgium in Paris.
British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson has withdrawn from the prestigious Götzis Hypo-Meeting in Austria due to a minor injury, marking her first missed heptathlon event since securing silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 32-year-old athlete shared the news on Instagram, expressing her disappointment but assuring fans that the injury is not serious and she expects to return to competition soon.
Johnson-Thompson’s withdrawal is a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring full recovery and optimal performance in upcoming competitions. The Götzis Hypo-Meeting, renowned for its strong field of multi-event athletes, was set to be her first heptathlon since the Paris Games, where she finished just behind Belgium’s Nafissatou Thiam.
Throughout her career, Johnson-Thompson has faced and overcome various injury challenges, including a ruptured Achilles tendon prior to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Her resilience and determination have been evident in her comebacks, and she remains focused on her goals for the remainder of the season.
Fans and supporters can look forward to her return to the track as she continues her preparation for future events, with eyes set on maintaining her status as one of the world’s leading heptathletes.