Who Is Katarina Johnson-Thompson? Age, Biography and Wiki
As of 2025, Katarina Johnson-Thompson is 32 years old. Born in Liverpool, England, Katarina showed early promise in athletics, excelling in various events before specializing in the heptathlon. A notable achievement in her career came with her gold medal performance at the 2019 World Championships, which showcased her talent and determination to succeed.
For more detailed information, check out her Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | High Jumper |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 9, 1993 |
| Age | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | Liverpool, England |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | England |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Katarina Johnson-Thompson stands tall at approximately 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches) and maintains a competitive weight of around 66 kg (145 lbs). Her athletic build and physical fitness are pivotal in her performance in heptathlon events, which test strength, speed, and agility across seven different disciplines.
Johnson-Thompson set a new British high jump record with a height of 1.97 metres at the British Indoor Championships in Sheffield on 14 February 2015, surpassing her previous record of 1.96 metres set on 8 February 2014. Prior to Johnson-Thompson, Debbie Marti's 1.95-metre jump had held the record since 1997.
On 21 February, she set a new British indoor long jump record with a distance of 6.93 m at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Katarina is known to keep her personal life relatively private, but as of 2025, she is reportedly in a relationship with fellow athlete and long jumper, Adam McGuinness. The couple often shares glimpses of their relationship on social media, showcasing their mutual support in their athletic careers.
Katarina has a close-knit family who have been a foundation of support throughout her career, including her mother, who played a significant role in her early athletic journey.
She spent the first year of her life in Nassau with her father after her parents separated, then returned to the United Kingdom to live with her mother in the town of Halewood near Liverpool, where she attended St Mark's Catholic Primary School and became interested in athletics.
She later moved with her mother back to Woolton, where she attended St Julie's Catholic High School and became close friends with future actress Jodie Comer, before going on to study sports science at Liverpool John Moores University.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Katarina Johnson-Thompson's estimated net worth is around $3 million. This figure is earned through various sponsorship deals, endorsements, and her athletic achievements. Her participation in international competitions and performances has not only won her medals but also significant financial rewards.
Moreover, Katarina's engagement with brands related to sports, fitness, and health has proven lucrative, contributing to her overall earnings.
Career, Business and Investments
Katarina's athletic career has been marked by achievements not only on the track but also through her business ventures. In addition to her ongoing engagement in athletics, she has participated in promoting sports-related products and health initiatives.
With a keen interest in fitness and nutrition, Katarina has also launched a personal fitness line that includes workout gear, accessories, and nutritional supplements aimed at budding athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.
Johnson-Thompson's career has largely coincided with those of two greats of the sport; fellow British athlete, Olympic and triple World champion Jessica Ennis-Hill and Belgium's triple Olympic and double World champion, Nafi Thiam, with whom she has competed since junior competition.
Johnson-Thompson is the only athlete to have defeated Thiam face to face in global competition since Thiam won Olympic gold in 2016 and while Thiam has dominated the rivalry, particularly at the Olympic Games, the two are considered the dominant multi-eventers of their era, with the era defined by their rivalry.
No athlete beside the pair have won a global outdoor gold medal in heptathlon between 2015 and 2024. When added with Ennis-Hill, only one outside global title, the 2013 World Championships, has fallen to any athlete outside the trio between 2008 and 2024.
Social Network
Katarina Johnson-Thompson is actively engaged on various social media platforms, where she connects with fans and fellow athletes alike. Her official Instagram account boasts over 500,000 followers, where she shares training updates, competition highlights, and moments from her personal life. Katarina also uses Twitter to discuss her views on athletics and sports-related issues, amassing a substantial following.
- Instagram: @johnsonthompson
- Twitter: @KJT
On 5–6 August 2017, Johnson-Thompson competed in the heptathlon at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics held in London. After moving to Montpellier, she was expected to land a podium position but was not able to surpass the 1.86 barrier in the heptathlon's high jump, with a successful jump at 1.80 m, which gave her 978 points.
In a post heptathlon Day 1 interview, she stated: "High jump is one of my best events, I lost 200 points in just one event so that's massive. I'm massively disappointed but I'm trying to move on. In Day 2, long jump is one of my good events so hopefully I can do well there". Johnson-Thompson finished in 5th place with 6558 points.
She also competed in the single high jump event, finishing fifth with a season's best jump at 1.95 m.
Education
Katarina attended the University of Liverpool, where she studied sport and exercise science. Her academic background has contributed significantly to her understanding of athletic performance and training methodologies, allowing her to excel in her chosen sport. The knowledge gained from her education has played a vital role in her training regime and overall development as a top-tier heptathlete.
