The 2024 Paris Olympics has finished, but one of its standout moments for British sport has to be Katarina Johnson-Thomson taking the silver medal in the women's heptathlon.
After a rollercoaster journey, 2024 marked Katarina's fourth Olympics and the most incredible comeback from potentially career-threatening injuries in the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo games. This year, she finally secured a spot on the podium, taking the silver medal in the women's heptathlon.
Her journey is one of heartbreak, courage, determination and, most of all, talent, and there wasn't a dry eye in households around the UK when she crossed the finish line of an inspired 800m run to secure second place.
Two of her biggest supporters, who were right there cheering her on, are her friends and heptathlon Olympic gold medallists Jessica Ennis-Hill (2012) and Denise Lewis (2000), both of whom provided athletics commentary for the BBC alongside Gabby Logan and Michael Johnson.
To mark the amazingmoment, Denise Lewis took to Instagram with a heartwarming photo of the three Olympic legends stood side-by-side, the caption reading: 'You knew this was coming!! 2000 2012 2024'
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Jessica Ennis-Hill's wardrobe for the Olympic coverage was enough to make us bankrupt. She had so many amazing outfits, and this stunning cowl neck dress from Reiss is up there with the best of them. The perfect occasion dress, the neckline, cinched waist and flowing skirt makes for a beautifully flattering silhouette.
It's not just athletes who can get their hands on an official Team GB Olympic jacket, it's available to the masses too. Not only does this show your support for the GB team, it's also a great lightweight jacket to wear to and from the gym, or out on a run as the colder months approach. Perfect to pair with the best black gym leggings.
Denise Lewis too had an enviable wardrobe to present coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. She switched it up each day, but clearly a big fan of tailoring, these style of pieces featured often. And with classy, elegant and comfortable dresses like this, it's easy to see why she's such a fan.
A very proud moment in British women's athletics, fans were quick to send well wishes. "This is some serious heptathlon/athletic fire power. The future of British athletics & everything that surrounds it is in very safe hands," said one.
"And 3 absolute role models, humble, aspirational & beautiful inside & out - the type of women anyone would be proud to call a friend. I'm sure the next generation of heptathletes are inspired by the 3 of you & that we can enjoy a great future for the heptathlon with you 3 having enjoyed such success & been such immense role models. And I do hope we're looking at a 3rd Dame here too - hint hint Your Royal Highness!" wrote another.
Based on Katarina's recent Olympic performance, we're excited to see what's next for this super talented, determined woman. And she and the hundreds of other athletes who made it to the games this year have inspired the nation. If you're looking to up your fitness game, you could start by wearing a weighted vest for walking, or joining a run club to help boost your energy levels.
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