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.
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.