ohnson-Thompson, who had struggled with a calf problem in the build up, said: ‘I was happy with my first two medals but this has a big significance factor for me, especially given my preparation after the Commonwealth Games. It has taken a lot of work from a lot of different people to get me on the starting line today.
The 23-year-old soaked up the adoration of the masses while draped in the Great Britain flag
‘I just know I can improve in loads of single events so I’m excited to get my head down and get going again next year. This shows I can perform against the world’s best.’