Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash
Summary
Tara Davis-Woodhall, the 27-year-old American Olympic long jump champion, survived a serious car crash that gave her a severe concussion. She is working with medical staff to recover but may not be able to compete at the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.Key Facts
- Tara Davis-Woodhall won long jump gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the World Championships in Tokyo.
- She was in a head-on collision last week while going to training.
- Both cars were driving about 20 mph and were damaged beyond repair.
- Davis-Woodhall suffered a severe concussion but no life-threatening injuries.
- She has not been able to train since the accident.
- The World Athletics Ultimate Championships start on 11 September in Budapest.
- The event features top athletes from Olympic, world, and Diamond League competitions.
- The winner can earn a prize of £111,000.
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