Katarina Johnson-Thompson third with two heptathlon events remaining in Tokyo

Defending heptathlon champion Johnson-Thompson sits third after the long jump (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Wire)

Defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson sits third with two heptathlon events remaining at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The 2024 Olympic silver medallist has 4874 points heading into Saturday evening’s javelin throw and 800 metre race in a field led by American pair Anna Hall, on 5041 points, and Taliyah Brooks, with 4930.