Katarina Johnson-Thompson competes in 200m after injury setback
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Katarina Johnson-Thompson participated in the 200m segment of the heptathlon today. The Great Britain athlete admitted to struggling after her ongoing injury had limited her preparation. Despite her performance, she expressed satisfaction at returning to competition. Further details on her overall performance in the event are pending as the heptathlon continues.
- •Johnson-Thompson competed in the 200m of the heptathlon
- •She struggled due to limited training following an injury
- •Johnson-Thompson is happy to be back competing
- •The heptathlon event remains ongoing
- 10:06 PMBBC Sport — Johnson-Thompson grateful to still be competing
- 8:33 PMBBC Sport — Johnson-Thompson struggles in 200m, but happy to be back competing
"Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson admits she hasn't been able to put the work in following injury, but is happy to be back competing after struggling in the 200m part of the heptathlon.
"Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson reflects on her European Championships, where her heptathlon was impacted by a lack of training due to injury.
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External links- BBC SportAug 15, 2026, 10:06 PMJohnson-Thompson grateful to still be competing
Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson reflects on her European Championships, where her heptathlon was impacted by a lack of training due to injury.
- BBC SportAug 14, 2026, 8:33 PMJohnson-Thompson struggles in 200m, but happy to be back competing
Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson admits she hasn't been able to put the work in following injury, but is happy to be back competing after struggling in the 200m part of the heptathlon.
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