Heptathlon

2024 - 8 - 9

Katarina Johnson-Thompson: The Heptathlon Queen Strikes Gold in Paris!

Athletics - Heptathlon - Katarina Johnson-Thompson - Nafissatou Thiam - Olympics 2024

Katarina Johnson-Thompson kicks off her heptathlon campaign with a bang! Can she maintain her lead and claim her Olympic glory?

The weather may have turned Paris into a hotbed of excitement, but all eyes are firmly fixed on the Stade de France, where Britain's reigning world champion in the heptathlon, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, has stormed to the front after Day 1 of her Olympic quest. After overcoming a challenging buildup filled with injuries, Johnson-Thompson defied the odds and delivered stellar performances right out of the gate. She dazzled spectators with her best high jump in five years and showcased immense grit in the 100m hurdles, landing impressive season-best results that sent her straight into the lead. It seems the Parisian air has fueled her fiery ambition!

Johnson-Thompson didn't just win the crowd; she electrified the competition as well. Facing off against formidable foes such as reigning Olympic champion Nafissatou Thiam from Belgium and the talented Anna Hall from the USA, her performances were nothing short of spectacular. In this athletic showdown, it was the high jump that emerged as a nail-biter, with Johnson-Thompson and Thiam trading blows like heavyweight champions, providing thrills reminiscent of a title fight.

As the dust settled on Day 1, Johnson-Thompson stood proudly atop the leaderboard, strategically pushing her way into a commanding position. With the second day of events looming, everyone eagerly wondered: Would she be able to withstand the pressure and forge ahead to success? Her journey through this classic Olympic event is not just about her race against time but also serves as a testament to her dedication and perseverance in athletics. Each leap and hurdle she conquers brings her one step closer to fulfilling her Olympic dreams.

On top of being a powerhouse in the heptathlon, remembering that Johnson-Thompson also holds the world title is no small feat! Furthermore, she has become a source of inspiration, proving that while the road may be long and obstacle-laden, it is possible to overcome challenges. Let's cheer for this incredible athlete as she seeks to make history in an event that captures the essence of athletic excellence. Who knows what Day 2 will bring? Keep your eyes peeled, Singapore!

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Athletics-Britain's Johnson-Thompson leads heptathlon (Reuters)

Britain's world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson led the Olympic women's heptathlon after the first day on Thursday, with Belgium's twice Olympic champion ...

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Johnson-Thompson makes confident start to heptathlon at Paris ... (Team GB)

Katarina Johnson-Thompson made a confident start to her bid for a maiden Olympic medal with her best high jump performance in five years at the Stade de ...

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson takes first-day lead in Olympic ... (The Guardian)

Johnson-Thompson defied her injury-hit buildup to these Games to knockout season-bests in the high jump and 100m hurdles and a huge personal best in the shot ...

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson in pole position in Olympic heptathlon (Athletics Weekly)

Posted by Jason Henderson | Aug 8, 2024 | 0. British athlete comes out firing to lead Nafi Thiam and Anna Hall at the end of the first day in Paris ...

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US teams enjoy 4x100m heats success as Johnson-Thompson ... (World Athletics)

Highlights from the morning session on day eight of athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Olympics 2024: Katarina Johnson-Thompson leading heptathlon ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Team GB's Katarina Johnson-Thompson got her bid for women's heptathlon gold off to a positive start on Thursday, sitting in first place after the day's four ...

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Johnson-Thompson takes an early heptathlon lead after vintage ... (European Athletics)

Reigning world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson has taken the early initiative in what will develop into a fascinating and captivating heptathlon at the ...

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Impressive start for Katarina Johnson-Thompson as she leads ... (The Independent)

The high jump came down to a tense battle between Johnson-Thompson and the defending Olympic champion Nafissatou Thiam, who was perfect until the bar was raised ...

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Britain's Johnson-Thompson leads after first heptathlon events (CNA)

PARIS : Britain's world title holder Katarina Johnson-Thompson led the women's heptathlon through the first two events on Thursday, with Belgium's twice ...

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Live updates on Team USA's Taliyah Brooks at the Olympic ... (Times Record News)

Follow this page for updates on how Wichita Falls native Taliyah Brooks is faring during the women's heptathlon competition at the 2024 ParisOlympics.

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson takes lead into second day of heptathlon (The Independent)

The Briton leads Nafissatou Thiam by 48 points going into the final three disciplines.

Hall third after heptathlon Day 1, finishes strong in 200m (NBC Olympics)

U.S. athlete Anna Hall finishes the first day of the women's heptathlon strong with a solid performance in the 200m, placing her third overall heading into ...

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Belgium's reigning champ Thiam takes heptathlon lead (CNA)

PARIS : Belgium's twice champion Nafissatou Thiam put herself in position for a third Olympic heptathlon gold medal on Friday, leaving overnight leader and ...

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Johnson-Thompson has 'best day' of heptathlon in long time to lead ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Katarina Johnson-Thompson delivered four strong displays to sit just ahead of defending champion Nafi Thiam with three events to go on Friday.

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson battles for heptathlon gold – live (Telegraph.co.uk)

That's a cushion of 8.5sec in the 800m. Nafi Thiam is heading for a hat-trick of Olympic titles after a ...

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Athletics-Belgium's reigning champ Thiam takes heptathlon lead (The Straits Times)

PARIS - Belgium's twice champion Nafissatou Thiam put herself in position for a third Olympic heptathlon gold medal on Friday, leaving overnight leader and ...

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What does Katarina Johnson-Thompson need to win heptathlon ... (The Independent)

The Team GB star is second overall behind double defending Olympic champion Nafissatou Thiam at Paris 2024 ahead of the 800m tonight, which is the seventh and ...

Olympics 2024 LIVE: Day 14 - Watch women's golf & table tennis ... (BBC Sport)

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Johnson-Thompson faces tall order to dethrone Thiam in Olympic ... (The Guardian)

Katarina Johnson-Thompson lies 121 points behind her Belgian rival Nafissatou Thiam with just the 800m remaining in the heptathlon.

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Thiam poised for historic third heptathlon win as Tebogo boosts ... (World Athletics)

History beckons Nafissatou Thiam after a morning session at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games that leaves her in a position to earn a record third Olympic ...

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Paris 2024 athletics: Nafissatou Thiam wins historic third Olympic ... (Olympics)

Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam claimed a record-setting third Olympic heptathlon gold medal bowing out in Paris 2024 on Friday (9 August) as the undisputed ...

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Belgian Thiam wins third straight heptathlon gold (CNA)

PARIS :Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam won her third successive Olympic women's heptathlon gold medal as Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson battled to the ...

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Athletics-Belgian Thiam wins third straight heptathlon gold (The Straits Times)

PARIS - Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam won her third successive Olympic women's heptathlon gold medal on Friday, all but securing victory with a big javelin ...

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins Olympic silver after dramatic ... (The Independent)

Johnson-Thompson ran a personal best in the 800m chasing Nafi Thiam, who recovered from a stumble to defend her title.

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Athletics-Belgium's reigning champ Thiam takes heptathlon lead (Reuters)

Belgium's twice champion Nafissatou Thiam put herself in position for a third Olympic heptathlon gold medal on Friday, leaving overnight leader and reigning ...

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Johnson-Thompson claims long awaited medal | Team GB (Team GB)

Katarina Johnson-Thompson claimed her long-awaited Olympic medal with an emotional silver in the women's heptathlon. A debut in London, sixth in Rio, ...

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Olympics 2024: Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins heptathlon silver ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Team GB's Katarina Johnson-Thompson won silver the Olympic heptathlon on Friday, falling just shy of now three-time gold medallist Belgium's Nafissatou ...

Olympics | Belgium's Thiam wins women's heptathlon gold at Paris ... (The Star Online)

PARIS, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam secured her third straight Olympic heptathlon title at the Paris Games on Friday.

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'Emotional and overwhelmed' – Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins ... (The Independent)

Katarina Johnson-Thompson admitted she was “grieving gold” but still celebrating after securing her first Olympic medal with heptathlon silver in Paris.

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson: Paris 2024 Olympics heptathlon silver ... (BBC Sport)

Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson says she is glad she "didn't give up" on on her career as she wins Olympic silver at Paris 2024.

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'Emotional and overwhelmed' – Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins ... (The Independent)

Katarina Johnson-Thompson admitted she was “grieving gold” but still celebrating after securing her first Olympic medal with heptathlon silver in Paris.

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins heptathlon silver for Great Britain ... (BBC News)

Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson ends her long wait for an Olympic medal but narrowly misses out on gold at Paris 2024.

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Thiam takes historic third Olympic heptathlon title in Paris | News ... (World Athletics)

Belgium's Nafi Thiam successfully defended her heptathlon title at the Paris 2024 Games, becoming the first combined events athlete in history to win three ...

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