Katarina Johnson-Thompson reflects on competition after European Championships
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Katarina Johnson-Thompson finished 21st at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, completing the heptathlon despite a challenging season marred by injury. After her performance, Johnson-Thompson expressed her ongoing desire to compete, stating that she would question her future if she felt uncompetitive. Having only competed once this year prior to the championships, she prioritized finishing the event for her teammates. Although she has not secured a European title, Johnson-Thompson looks forward to upcoming global competitions, including a World Championship and Olympic Games in the next two years.
- •Johnson-Thompson placed 21st out of 21 athletes at the European Championships.
- •She completed the heptathlon following an injury-plagued season.
- •Johnson-Thompson seeks to remain competitive in future events.
- •Upcoming competitions include a World Championship and Olympic Games.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Johnson-Thompson vows she still has hunger to compete
- 8:49 PMBBC Sport — Johnson-Thompson vows she still has hunger to compete
"Katarina Johnson-Thompson says if she is "not competitive, I will start asking questions" after finishing 21st at the European Athletics Championships following a difficult season.
"Katarina Johnson-Thompson says if she is "not competitive, I will start asking questions" after finishing 21st at the European Athletics Championships following a difficult season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:49 PMJohnson-Thompson vows she still has hunger to compete
Katarina Johnson-Thompson says if she is "not competitive, I will start asking questions" after finishing 21st at the European Athletics Championships following a difficult season.
- BBC SportAug 15, 2026, 8:49 PMJohnson-Thompson vows she still has hunger to compete
Katarina Johnson-Thompson says if she is "not competitive, I will start asking questions" after finishing 21st at the European Athletics Championships following a difficult season.
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