| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Holder of the heptathlon world record since 1986 | The Times Specialist Sunday | 12 Jul 2026 |
| The only successful defender of the Olympic heptathlon title | The Times Specialist Sunday | 05 Aug 2018 |
| Heptathlon great | ||
| 1988 and 1992 Olympic track gold medalist) |