Katarina Johnson-Thompson claps while competing at the European Athletics Championships. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson enhanced her medal prospects at the European Athletics Championships with a notable high jump in Birmingham. The two-time world champion, who has yet to win a European heptathlon title, secured a spot in 10th place. Despite her recent injury issues, her performance in the high jump was promising.
Johnson-Thompson's jump of 1.83 meters placed her behind only Adrianna Sulek-Schubert and Kate O'Connor. This followed a 14-second run in the 100m hurdles, ranking her 15th overall. Her teammate Jade O'Dowda is close behind in 12th place. The heptathlon will continue with shot put and 200m events. Read more racing coverage.
Johnson-Thompson, who withdrew from the Commonwealth Games to focus on the Europeans, trails leader Sulek-Schubert by 141 points. She aims to minimize losses in the shot put, traditionally one of her weaker events, as she seeks to climb the standings further. Related: German Steeplechaser Criticizes Teammate's Performance at European Championships.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson climbs to 10th place after strong high jump at European Championships. Katarina Johnson-Thompson enhanced her medal prospects at the European Athletics Championships with a notable high jump in Birmingham. The two-time world champion, who has yet to win a European heptathlon title, secured a spot in 10th place. Despite her recent injury issues, her performance in the high jump was promising.
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Runner World published this brief on August 14, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated August 14, 2026.
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