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Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s medal hopes end with injury in heptathlon

  • 28-year-old pulls up in 200m and disqualified for leaving lane
  • Latest Team GB athlete to be cursed by injury during Olympics

Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s heptathlon dream was torn apart in Tokyo as her right calf gave way while she was surging towards medal contention. But, even on one of the most painful and despairing nights of her career, her Olympic spirit remained undiminished.

First the 28-year-old hopped on her left foot a dozen times, before flopping to the floor. Then, as the tears began to flow, she covered her eyes and took refuge in the dark. But when a wheelchair was rolled out, she was determined to go out on her feet.

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