Sophie McKinna retires from shot put to pursue rugby career

Sophie McKinna has announced her retirement from shot put and is transitioning to rugby after six months of training. The 31-year-old athlete from Norfolk had previously represented Team GB in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but faced challenges due to an elbow injury that derailed her plans for the 2024 Paris Olympics. McKinna expressed that funding issues were significant barriers during her athletics career and she has now joined Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, where she intends to pursue a path in rugby. She emphasized her love for the sport and the benefits of her experience in shot put contributing to her rugby skills.

• 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — Olympian Sophie McKinna swaps shot put for rugby