Katarina Johnson-Thompson will be one of only 50 athletes at the Paris Olympics with access to the same dressing room as France’s 1998 champions
Stade de France dressing room was used by 1998 teamKatarina Johnson-Thompson will be one of only 50 track and field athletes at the Paris Olympics allowed to use the same iconic dressing room as France’s 1998 World Cup winners, the Guardian can reveal.
Now organisers hope that by making it available to just the 25 decathletes and 25 heptathletes in Paris – out of 1,810 athletes overall – it will inspire France’s world record‑holder, Kevin Mayer, to win a decathlon gold medal. And, as a result, will spark renewed interest in athletics in France. “This stadium is made for ball sports, for football and rugby. And while there are lots of changing rooms, there are two big ones in the central part of the stadium – and one will be dedicated to the combined events.”heptathlon world champion Johnson-Thompson
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