It was just me and my mum growing up, and my mum's always said that's why I'm so mature. We were best friends, and if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't even have started athletics, because she wanted me to have a hobby. Katarina Johnson-Thompson athleticfriendgrow share on social
There will be mental worries with the long jump before Rio, but I know I can get through it. It's just getting my confidence back. I know I have a big jump in me. Katarina Johnson-Thompson backbigconfidence Change image and share on social
As soon as I could talk, I chose shorts to wear. Katarina Johnson-Thompson chooseshorttalk Change image and share on social
It's getting harder as I get more known. Even though it's my break, I couldn't really go out and get drunk - because people expect you to be training and getting up early. But I'm not bothered about missing out on normal teenage things. Katarina Johnson-Thompson botherbreakdrink share on social
An example of my average week would be the gym on Monday; Tuesday will be a technical session. I practice running and high jump on Thursday and then have another technical session at the weekend. Katarina Johnson-Thompson averagegymhigh Change image and share on social
Everything happens for a reason - I'm a believer of that for sure. Katarina Johnson-Thompson believerreason Change image and share on social
Competing in London would be a dream come true. Katarina Johnson-Thompson competedreamlondon Change image and share on social
My mum was a dancer. She would tour the world with a group, and she had me in a dance class when I was still in a nappy. They told her to come back when I could walk. Katarina Johnson-Thompson backclassdance Change image and share on social
I'm training once a day, four days a week, and just loving life. Katarina Johnson-Thompson daylifelove Change image and share on social
