Who is Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s boyfriend Andrew Pozzi?

KATARINA Johnson-Thompson’s boyfriend, Andrew Pozzi, has made a significant mark on athletics with his impressive career.

After having to drop out of the Olympic Games this year, he is now cheering on his girlfriend at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Andrew Pozzi started dating in 2018

The couple has supported each other for years

Andrew Pozzi, born 15 May 1992 in Stratford-upon-Avon, is a retired British hurdler known for his performances in the 60 metres and 110 metres hurdles.

He was the 2018 World Indoor Champion in the 60m hurdles and had a successful junior career, breaking the British junior record in the 110m hurdles with a time of 13.29 seconds.

Andrew was coached by Malcolm Arnold, who also coached well-known athletes such as Colin Jackson and John Akii-Bua.

Early in his career he won the Outstanding Athlete of the Year award at the 2011 UK Athletics Awards and achieved victories in the 60 metres and 110 metres hurdles at the British Championships.

During his junior career, Andrew achieved significant milestones including winning a silver medal at the 2011 European Junior Athletics Championships and setting a junior record at the Bauhaus Junior Gala in Germany.

His senior career began with strong performances, including a standout finish at the 2012 World Indoor Championships, where he finished fourth in the final.

He was also selected for the 2012 London Olympics but struggled with an injury, which affected his performance.

On July 4, 2024, he announced that he would retire from athletics due to “a serious ankle fracture”.

Andrew Pozzi Retirement Statement

Andrew Pozzi said in a statement shared on social media: “It is with great sadness that I must decline my selection to represent Team GB and announce my withdrawal from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

“After missing the 2023 season due to a serious injury, I fought incredibly hard to return to the world stage and secure my place at what would have been my fourth Olympic Games.

“I am incredibly proud of the progress I have made this season, despite the difficult circumstances, and the level I have been able to reach again.
“Unfortunately, while I continued to improve my 13.23s in Montgeron, my body succumbed to another serious ankle fracture during training.

“Injuries have always been my biggest competitor over the past 17 years and although my history is full of serious difficulties, I am most proud of the resilience I have shown and the achievements I have gathered after such heartbreaking events.

“I have never been afraid of difficult, or even impossible, tasks.

“I have decided that this is the right time to retire from professional athletics.

“This is an intensely sad moment, but also one I can fully embrace, knowing that I have approached every minute of my time in this sport with unwavering focus, determination and the highest standards.

“It was a great honor for me to be able to make my 10-year-old self’s dreams come true, and it was a great privilege to receive so much boundless support and loving generosity from so many people to be able to do so.

“Throughout the good times and the bad, I have always felt incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by the best people.

“To everyone, thank you.”

When did Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Andrew Pozzi start dating?

They enjoy going out in public togetherPhoto: Getty Images – Getty

Andrew Pozzi and Katarina Johnson-Thompson have been together since 2018, but have chosen to no longer live together.

Katarina said in 2019: “When you live far away and you have family, friends, lovers or relations abroad, it requires better organization.

“One of the advantages of what we do is that we often compete in the same competitions and are in the same place for several days.”

What is Andrew Pozzi’s track and field record?

Andrew suffered several injuries during his career

Andrew holds the British junior record for the 110m hurdles with a time of 13.29 seconds.

He set this record on July 3, 2011 during the Bauhaus Junior Gala in Mannheim, Germany.

In the indoor events, Andrew set a personal best of 7.43 seconds in the 60m hurdles when he won the gold medal at the 2018 World Indoor Championships in Birmingham.

In the outdoor events, his personal best in the 110m hurdles is 13.13 seconds, a time he ran on 15 April 2017.

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Who is Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s boyfriend Andrew Pozzi? – The Sun