Trinidad and Tobago’s Tyra Gittens-Spotsville admitted to feeling a mix of frustration and reflection after finishing 12th overall in the women’s long jump at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China.

The 26-year-old, who was one of only two athletes selected to represent T&T at the championships, registered a best mark of 6.36m. However, her performance was marred by a moment that left her wondering what might have been.

During what appeared to be her best attempt, Gittens-Spotsville’s body soared well beyond her recorded mark, but her trailing left leg caught the sand at 6.05m—well short of where she would have landed cleanly. That costly error effectively ended her hopes of climbing higher up the standings in a competition won by American Claire Bryant with a personal best of 6.96m.

“My left leg really had different plans for us today🫠 (Saturday night Caribbean time),” Gittens-Spotsville wrote in a post after the competition, reflecting on the mishap. “Today was a mix of ups and downs. While I’m disappointed in how things turned out, it’s a reminder to reassess and adapt. Sometimes the solution is as obvious as the problem!”

Despite the disappointment, Gittens-Spotsville expressed gratitude to her supporters and hinted at a commitment to work through the setbacks as she turns her attention to the outdoor season.

The women’s long jump final was a fiercely competitive affair, with Switzerland’s Annik Kälin finishing second at 6.83m and Spain’s Fátima Diame claiming bronze with a 6.72m leap. Bahamian jumper Anthaya Charlton also made a strong showing, placing sixth with a jump of 6.57m.

Gittens-Spotsville's compatriot, Michelle-Lee Ahye, also struggled to make an impact in Nanjing. The veteran sprinter exited the 60m competition at the semi-final stage, bringing a premature end to her campaign. Ahye, who has been a consistent presence on the international stage for over a decade, hinted that changes may be on the horizon as she evaluates the path ahead.

With the World Indoor Championships now behind them, both T&T athletes will likely use the experience in Nanjing as motivation to refine their approach heading into the rest of the 2025 season.