- Third worst heptathlon points total recorded in Austria
- Britain’s Holly Mills finishes ahead of Liverpudlian
Moments after Katarina Johnson-Thompson crossed the finish line here in Götzis after posting the third lowest heptathlon score of her glittering career, a shard of light broke through the darkened clouds and lashing rain. It rather matched her mood.
For while the bald facts of her performance – 6,174 points, more than 800 below her personal best – appeared deeply troubling for her chances of defending her world title in July, the 29-year-old athlete struck a defiant and optimistic note.
