MX23RW : Monday, December 16 02:17:40| >> :120:16407:16407:

Katarina Johnson-Thompson "trying to absorb"

Johnson-Thompson
© PA Photos
Great British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson reveals that she is enjoying performing in front of a home crowd.

Great British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson has admitted that she is still trying to take everything in at her home Olympics.

The 19-year-old, who is third in the overall standings after two events, is competing in the first Games of her career.

Having finished runner-up in the high jump discipline, the youngster confessed that she is so far enjoying the experience of performing in front of a home crowd.

"High jump is one of my favourite events. I couldn't ask for any more than that," she told BBC Sport.

"I'm trying to absorb everything and enjoy myself. This time I can be competitive and it is paying off."

Next up for Johnson-Thompson and her fellow competitors is the shot put.

ID:38045: cacheID:38045:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1538:
Written by
Liam Apicella
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Jessica Ennis
Read Next:
Ennis finishes fifth in high jump
>