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Katarina Johnson-Thompson: Paris 2024 Olympics heptathlon silver medallist glad she 'didn't give up'

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins silver at Paris 2024 Olympic Games .

Nafissatou Thiam becomes first woman to win three Olympic heptathlon titles.

The 31-year-old suffered a career-threatening Achilles injury four years ago .

She suffered a calf tear during the 200 m race in Rio 2016 and a calf injury in Tokyo 2012 .

Johnson-Thompson produced a personal best in the shot put, by far one of her weakest disciplines, to remain in gold medal contention.

She produced the second -best score of her career in pursuit of the ultimate prize.

Ennis-Hill : "I remember in Rio after we competed, she was almost ready to stop there. She had just had enough".

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