Summary
Katarina Johnson-Thompson, a British athlete, reflects on her return to top-level competition after recovering from a severe injury at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. While she won Olympic silver in Paris and has become a two-time world champion, she does not view her journey as one of redemption. Instead, she focuses on the positive memories and the fulfillment she gets from the sport.
Key Facts
- Katarina Johnson-Thompson was injured during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, impacting her heptathlon hopes.
- She won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics and is a two-time world champion.
- Johnson-Thompson does not see her achievements as a redemption story despite past setbacks.
- She values the journey and memories created during her career in athletics.
- Johnson-Thompson's career highlights include a gold medal at the World Championships in Doha.
- She plans to compete in her seventh World Championships, vying for another world title.
- Johnson-Thompson has overcome significant injuries, including a career-threatening Achilles rupture.
- She continues to be motivated by competition and does not intend to retire soon.
