Johnson-Thompson Withdraws from Commonwealth Heptathlon | Belfast News

Two-time defending heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games due to an injury that hasn’t healed enough for peak performance — a gut-wrenching decision for the home crowd and a major shakeup in the competition. She’s now shifting focus to the European Championships next month, prioritizing long-term health over immediate glory. Her withdrawal opens the door for Kate O’Connor to challenge for gold, while other top British athletes like Dina Asher-Smith and Matthew Hudson-Smith are also stepping back — a trend echoing across sports as injuries and tough choices reshape elite competition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a055d9960e0e9c75