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Khaddi Sagnia competes in long jump final after switching take-off foot

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  • Khaddi Sagnia is in the long jump final at indoor world championships in Torun.
  • She switched her take-off foot from right to left over a year ago to reduce injuries.
  • Her season best is 6.67 meters, and she ranks 21st globally.

Khaddi Sagnia, a 31-year-old long jumper, is competing in the long jump final at the indoor world championships in Torun, Poland. She reportedly switched her take-off foot from right to left over a year ago, largely to reduce injuries, and says she is halfway through the process. 67 meters, ranking her 21st in the world.

Sagnia describes the switch as fun and challenging, noting that competitors and their coaches have expressed surprise, with no one she has spoken to having tried it. The final starts at 10:20 on Sunday.

She reportedly switched her take-off foot from right to left over a year ago, largely to reduce injuries, and says she is halfway through the process.

Khaddi Sagnia, long jumper

Sagnia describes the switch as fun and challenging, noting that competitors and their coaches have expressed surprise, with no one she has spoken to having tried it.

Khaddi Sagnia, long jumper

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