If athletics wants Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katarina Johnson-Thompson to become the Coe and Ovett of their day, one can only hope that a bit of good old competition spices things up.

MATT LAWTON: Katarina Johnson-Thompson seems slightly offended by the suggestion that she does not look as physically strong as other leading heptathletes... and then pulls a Popeye-like pose.

Jessica Ennis-Hill proved she is ready to defend her World Championship heptathlon title next month while Katarina Johnson-Thompson revealed the full extent of her injury woes.

Ahead of the IAAF World Championships in Beijing next week, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katarina Johnson-Thompson have been busily preparing at a training camp in Fukuoka, Japan.

The lead-up to this summer’s World Championships has been dominated by doping revelations, but starting on Saturday the athletes have a chance to lift their sport from the mire.

Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katarina Johnson-Thompson will clash for the first time since 2012 when they compete in the World Championships in Beijing. Ennis-Hill aims to add at least 250 points to her best.

British Athletics would not be making public any medal targets for the World Championships in Beijing. Here Sportsmail looks at where they are likely to come from.

MARTHA KELNER IN BEIJING: Jessica Ennis-Hill leads the heptathlon at the World Championships after the opening two events inside the Bird’s Nest stadium. 

MARTHA KELNER IN BEIJING: Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katarina Johnson-Thompson go head-to-head on Sunday in a battle to be crowned heptathlon World Champion.

MARTHA KELNER IN BEIJING: Jessica Ennis-Hill being crowned world champion 13 months since giving birth and after an almighty battle back to fitness seems a mere formality.

Johnson-Thompson believes she has the ability to beat Ennis-Hill and wants to fulfil her burgeoning potential with a gold medal in Rio next month.

Jessica Ennis-Hill is favourite to retain the title she won at London 2012 but she is expected to face stiff competition from compatriot Katarina Johnson-Thompson at the Rio Olympics.

In June 2012 Katarina Johnson-Thompson scored a huge lifetime best in the heptathlon at a low-key meeting in Kladno in the Czech Republic to unexpectedly qualify for the London Olympics.

Sir Bradley Wiggins has become the most decorated British Olympian in history after winning his eighth individual medal, as part of the men's team pursuit squad.

Britain's golden girls Jessica Ennis-Hill (left) and Katarina Johnson-Thompson (right) yesterday began their battle for the women’s heptathlon title in Rio de Janeiro.

DALEY THOMPSON: The achievement of Jessica Ennis-Hill in winning back-to-back medals in the Olympic heptathlon places her alongside the best British athletes in history.

It's HOT OR NOT time once again, as IAN LADYMAN runs the rule over the good and bad from the world of sport this week, including Glenn Hoddle, Gary Neville and Mark Cavendish.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: The 26-year-old scored an astonishing 6,981 points to crush the Olympic champion Nafi Thiam and go sixth on the all-time list, ahead of Britain's Jessica Ennis-Hill.

The 26-year-old broke Jessica Ennis-Hill's British record to post 6,981 points and take the title at the World Championships on Thursday. She beat defending champion Nafi Thiam by 304 points.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DOHA: There were tears before bedtime for Katarina Johnson-Thompson and a few more after breakfast on Friday morning.

Nicki Minaj smoldered in a new Instagram post this Thursday. The 36-year-old rapper showed off her cleavage in a busty colorful bodysuit and let her fur wrap slide off one shoulder.

Nicki Minaj showed off her curvaceous figure in a set of sultry Instagram photos. The rapper and singer wore a body contouring brown Fendi dress and also posed with ex-con boyfriend Kenneth Petty.

On Sunday, Nicki Minaj announced her new collaboration alongside luxury label Fendi in a new Instagram video. The rapper-turned-designer, 36, served a fierce look as she struck a few poses.

Nicki Minaj put on a sizzling display to celebrate the release of her Hot Girl Summer music video, on Tuesday. The Barbie Dreams hitmaker shared videos to Instagram in a plunging white dress.

The reality star, 38, poured her curves into the latex dress and FaceTimed Kourtney but was 'embarrassed' when she joked Kim looked like 'Nicki Minaj on Halloween' on Sunday's KUWTK.

When stopping by season six of The Real in LA on Monday, the 40-year-old TV star revealed there is plenty of sibling rivalry in her family.

Nicki Minaj was on brand when she attended the Marc Jacobs show on closing day of New York Fashion Week this Wednesday. She showed off her toned legs in a fil coupe ruffle dress.

Nicki Minaj set her fanbase and Twitter in general ablaze on Thursday, when she responded to multiple fans asking her rather pointed questions about being pregnant.

A source claimed that the soap star, 48, told one crew member: 'I know you want some of me,' in a break from filming for the 35th Anniversary special.

The soap star, 48, cut a casual figure as she was seen hugging her companion in the street outside a restaurant and bar in London.

Next Monday the BBC are broadcasting a special anniversary episode that will see several of the characters attend a boat party on the Thames.

The TV host, 40, revealed she felt the 'weirdest craziness of emotion' after giving birth to her baby daughter Patricia in September 2018.

The former EastEnders actress, 27, showcased her impressive singing skills as she belted out Demi Lovato's This Is Me in an Instagram clip on Monday evening.

Appearing on Lorraine on Wednesday, the former EastEnders actress, 48, discussed her fertility issues, the death of mum, and explained how she keeps her mental health in check

The former EastEnders' actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to film herself walking past her local and admitted she found it 'distressing' to see so many people there.

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has joined in the campaign to get the public to wash their hands more frequently during the pandemic.

The actress', 48, character Kat Slater made a swift exit on the episode after she abruptly left the Queen Vic pub following a cryptic phone call.

Father-of three Gerry, 52, shared the news on his public Facebook account on Saturday, after dating actress Diane for three years

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace slipped into a lace-trimmed black mini to pick up some shopping after being 'suspended' from the show.

Yet the EastEnders star, 43, was making the most of the glorious weather as she took to Instagram to share a series of snaps from a sunbathing session.

Despite reports claiming one option was to keep the celebrity and dance professionals in isolation together, insiders insisted this was not plausible

The EastEnders star, 47, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a shirtless snap of himself posing in his home as he flexed his muscles.

The EastEnders star, 49, marked her filmmaker beau's 29th birthday with a sweet Instagram message on Wednesday, as the couple isolate amid the nation's COVID-19 lockdown.

Jessie Wallace was taking extra safety precautions as she popped out for some essential shopping near her home on Thursday.

The former TOWIE star, 33, appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain where she was speaking about her new podcast, Girls No Filter.

The Our Girl actress, 32, kept her cool while strolling through blustery winds as she left BBC Broadcasting House in London on Wednesday afternoon

Actress Michelle Keegan is at her athletic best in a new sportswear campaign for Very, shot on location at the stunning Taal Monument in Cape Town.

The Brassic, 32, was effortlessly stylish in the cropped denim all-in-one garment layered atop a mustard tank top as she strolled along with her reality star husband

With temperatures in London soaring this bank holiday weekend, Michelle Keegan was sure to lap up the August sunshine on Saturday.

Michelle Keegan has revealed she is constantly get asked by her mother Jackie when she and her husband Mark Wright will have children.