Katarina Johnson-Thompson sidelined from European Championship due to right leg injury
- British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson withdrew from the European Championship after three events.
- She was suffering from pain in her right leg, impacting her performance and Olympic hopes.
- This injury poses a setback in her pursuit of Olympic heptathlon gold in Paris next month.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson withdrew from the European Athletics Championship due to a right leg injury, affecting her Olympic dreams. Her coach cited the proximity of the Olympics as the reason for her withdrawal. Johnson-Thompson's performance in the heptathlon was impacted by the injury, leading to her decision to prioritize her recovery. Despite facing challenges, she remains focused on her training and potential return to competition. Other athletes, such as CJ Ujah and the Irish mixed 4x400m relay team, had notable performances at the championship. The European Championships saw British athletes like Jemma Reekie, Georgia Bell, and Katie Snowden qualifying for finals in their respective events. Johnson-Thompson's injury history before the Olympics adds uncertainty to her quest for heptathlon gold in Paris.