Katarina Johnson-Thompson last night voiced her frustration at being caught between conflicting advice from Olympic chiefs and politicians.
The world champion heptathlete has left her training base in Montpellier and is heading home to Liverpool as France is in “complete lockdown” and she is unable to train.
“We're trying to follow information with how to continue safely whilst reducing the risk to everyone around us,” she tweeted. “And the information of the IOC, and the local government are at odds with one another.
“The IOC advice ‘encourages athletes to continue to prepare for the Olympic Games as best as they can’ with the Olympics only four months away, but the government legislation is enforcing isolation at home with tracks, gyms and public spaces closed.
“I feel under pressure to train and keep the same routine, which is impossible.
“I'm in a very fortunate place given the circumstances. I’m healthy, well supported and I have already qualified for the Olympics.
"But at this moment, it's difficult to approach the season, when everything has changed in the lead up, apart from the ultimate deadline.”
