# Johnson-Thompson Starts Her Heptathlon Bid

Katarina Johnson-Thompson has begun competing in the heptathlon at the current event. The British athlete is aiming for a strong performance, making her a notable contender for the podium.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/videos/cr7kx9ymx82o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:12:58 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/cq561jgg721o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:40:37 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/videos/cp9eljvy8n8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:33:00 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/cn9nn38jyryo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:49:29 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/videos/clyxx3x23dvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:06:42 GMT