Katarina Johnson-Thompson: Team GB heptathlete resumes quest for overdue Olympic medal at Paris 2024

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I am the only one who is going to be left looking at my performance after Paris so I don’t look a lot at external factors negatively.” open image in gallery KJT took gold at the World Championships Johnson-Thompson set her stall out with an indoor shot put personal best at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in February as she continues to inspire a new generation of talent, 12 years on from her Olympic debut at London 2012. I have a huge resume of different experiences, different challenges, some of my hardest moments that come through being an athlete.” The Youth Sport Trust is the UK’s leading charity improving every young person’s education and development through sport and play. open image in gallery Katarina Johnson-Thompson has overcome injury to battle back to the Olympics Johnson-Thompson presented seven awards to schools, trusts and organisations across the country who work tirelessly to keep sport integral to young people’s development. It’s good to be here and be giving back.” ::The Youth Sport Trust Annual Conference Awards celebrate schools, settings, trusts, and individuals who, working alongside Youth Sport Trust, have made a real and impactful change to the lives of young people.