Tokyo Olympics: Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson third after two heptathlon events

Last update on. From the section OlympicsKatarina Johnson Thompson finished third in her Olympic heptathlon campaign after finishing second in two events.British world champion, the British one, started brilliantly. She set her second fastest time ever and won her 100m hurdles heat comfortably in 13.27 seconds.She lost ground to Nafissatou Thiam, the defending Olympic champion in high jump. Her clearance of 1.86m was well above her 1.98m British record.Erica Bougard, USA, leads Belgium's Thiam.Johnson-Thompson was also seen having treatment between jumps, raising concerns about her continuing to feel the effects of her ruptured Achilles in December.BBC Radio 5 Live's two-time Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson stated that Johnson-Thompson seemed to be limping in between his high jump attempts.Denise Lewis, the Olympic heptathlon champion of 2000, stated on BBC television that there was nothing to be concerned about at this stage.Lewis stated that she has suffered many ankle injuries. She believed it was about manipulating the ankle joint to make it mobile and free.The event will move on to the shot throw and 200m on Wednesday, before moving on to the long jump, javelin, and 800m on Thursday.Progresses in Britain's PozziAfter being placed fourth in the first semi-final, Andrew Pozzi from Britain qualified for Wednesday's final of the 110m hurdles.Pozzi stated that she feels like she's growing in the competition. "I felt more at ease on that run and I feel confident that tomorrow will be even better."David King, his GB teammate, failed to make it after finishing seventh in semi-final. He was dominated by Grant Holloway, the American world champion.Holloway seemed to be slowing down as he set the fastest round time in 13.13secs. His compatriot Devon Allen, who won the second semifinal, was slightly slower at 13.18secs.