Johnson-Thompson in heptathlon medal hunt with two events left

Published: 9/20/2025
Johnson-Thompson in heptathlon medal hunt with two events left
Defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson is in contention for a third world heptathlon title in Tokyo, currently in third place behind Anna Hall and Taliyah Brooks. With just the javelin and 800m events remaining, Johnson-Thompson is 167 points behind the lead. Despite a near miss in the long jump, she remains optimistic and focused on rallying in the final events to secure a medal.