By Gary Anderson

September 23 - Katarina Johnson-Thompson is the new face of the Nissan Micra superminiBritish heptathlon star Katarina Johnson-Thompson is set to appear in a series of television idents across some of Sky Living's most popular daily programmes after she was announced as the new Nissan Micra's ambassador.

The London 2012 Olympian and current European under-23 champion will feature in the branding alongside the new Nissan Micra supermini from today as part of the car manufacturer's sponsorship of Sky Living's HD Drama, which includes programme's such as Grey's Anatomy, Supernatural, Elementary and upcoming series Dracula and The Blacklist.

The idents will see Johnson-Thompson going about her daily routine with her "Go Get It" attitude oblivious to the drama going on around her, in a 12-month sponsorship agreement that also includes a series of advertising placements across Sky Living online.

"Last summer was an incredible experience for me and I'm proud of my heptathlon achievements so far including a personal best and fifth place finish at the World Championships last month," said the 20-year-old, who won gold at last year's World Junior Championships.

"I am delighted to be the face of the new Micra and its powerful 'Go Get It' attitude."

Katarina Johnson-Thompson lines up to "Go Get It" with the new Nissan MicraKatarina Johnson-Thompson lines up to "Go Get It" with the new Nissan Micra

























Nissan became an Official Automotive Partner to Team GB and ParalympicsGB in April of this year to support British athletes in the build up to Rio 2016, in an agreement that also sees the Japanese firm provide vehicles to the British Olympic Association (BOA) and the British Paralympic Association (BPA).

In February 2012, Nissan was unveiled as a Tier One sponsor and the automotive partner of the Rio 2016 Games, supplying more than 4,500 vehicles to support the Olympic and Paralympic events.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson finished fifth at the recent World Championships in MoscowKatarina Johnson-Thompson finished fifth at the recent World Championships in Moscow






















































"The New Micra delivers a confident performance," said managing director of Nissan GB, Jim Wright.

"It appeals to a younger female audience with its interior makeover featuring the latest touchscreen technology and the two bold new colours stand out from the crowd.

"Katarina Johnson-Thompson epitomises a 'Go Get It' attitude and as a dedicated individual who excels in all seven of her chosen disciplines she was the perfect fit for the new Nissan Micra.

"She's ambitious, tenacious and is a positive influence on and off the track.

"She's the perfect ambassador for this car."

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