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DÜSSELDORF, Germany — World Athletics' experimental change to the long jump made its debut at the ISTAF indoor meet when two-time world champion Malaika Mihambo won under the new rule. Mihambo jumped 6.87 meters on her fourth attempt. It was her first win using a new-look take-off zone rather than the usual take-off board. Sunday marked the first time the rule was tested on a larger stage. Its proponents say it will cut down on the number of fouls. The take-off zone is 40 centimeters long, compared to the take-off board's 20, and every jump from the zone is measured from the athlete's take-off point with the aid of cameras. Many long jumpers are unhappy about the proposed change.
