Katarina Johnson-Thompson's life including famous partner and Jodie Comer friendship
ok.co.ukHeptathlon hero Katarina Johnson-Thompson isn't just nailing it on the track with a string of titles and Olympic appearances, her life off the field is just as full-on.The star finally won her first Olympic heptathlon medal, taking home the silver at the Paris 2024 games.
The 31 year old sports sensation is amidst her fourth Olympic run, boasting two world titles under her belt. However, her Olympic journey to the medal, hasn't been easy and has seen its share of upsets.
From her 14th place in London, overshadowed by Jessica Ennis-Hill's victory to a sixth-place snag in Rio and an agonising calf injury in Tokyo that saw her dreams crumble.
Yet, KJT maintains her happiness isn't hinged on that elusive gold, candidly confessing: "I don't feel like I need to win that medal in order to be happy." Stealing the show in her personal life is Katarina's beau, Andrew Pozzi, famed for his hurdling prowess.The Stratford-upon-Avon native kicked off his stride from a young age at the Stratford Athletics Club, etching records as a junior with a blistering 13.29sec in the hurdles at the Bauhaus Junior Gala in Manheim, Germany a record-breaking feat for a British junior, reports the Mirror.
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