{"id":1040001666,"date":"2025-05-13T16:41:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.athleticsweekly.com\/?p=1040001664"},"modified":"2025-05-13T16:41:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:41:45","slug":"kjt-to-compete-at-loughborough-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athleticsweekly.com\/news\/meetings\/kjt-to-compete-at-loughborough-international-1040001666\/","title":{"rendered":"KJT to compete at Loughborough International"},"content":{"rendered":"

Katarina Johnson-Thompson will do the sprint hurdles and javelin on May 18 at the annual track and field meet in the East Midlands university town this weekend<\/p>\n

Katarina Johnson-Thompson will compete at this year\u2019s Loughborough International on Sunday May 18 at Loughborough University\u2019s Paula Radcliffe Stadium.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old heptathlon silver medallist from last summer\u2019s Olympics in Paris will line up in the sprint hurdles and javelin events.<\/p>\n

Johnson-Thompson holds the British heptathlon record and boasts a glittering career that includes gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and 2023 World Championships.<\/p>

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson (Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now in its 67th year, Loughborough International is considered the traditional pipe opener to the UK outdoor track and field season. The meeting features teams from England, Wales, Scotland, GB & NI Under-20s, the National Athletics League plus host team Loughborough.<\/p>\n

Femi Akinsanya, director of athletics at Loughborough University, said: \u201cKatarina Johnson-Thompson is one of the biggest names in world athletics and we\u2019re thrilled she\u2019s returning to LIA (Loughborough International Athletics).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe day always brings an incredible atmosphere as talented athletes compete in a first-class environment. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the sport, there's something for everyone to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets are \u00a38 for adults and \u00a33 for students<\/a> and the meeting starts at 10.30am.<\/p>

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