Sotherton plans heptathlon return

Sotherton will be Britain's sole heptathlete in Beijing

Great Britain Olympic medal hope Kelly Sotherton has revealed that she is likely to return to the heptathlon in time for the 2012 Games in London.

The 31-year-old - who is from the Isle of Wight and competes for Birchfield Harriers - will have a break from the multi-event format after Beijing.

She told BBC Radio Solent: "I'll probably have a couple of years off, and then go back to the heptathlon.

"I'd love to finish in London on a heptathlon, if my body holds up."

Sotherton had previously claimed she was considering concentrating in the 400m for the 2012 Games.

She added: "I've got a lot of options obviously, so I'll consider it all after Beijing, and hopefully make the right decision."