▲ Tara Davis-Woodhall
Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States, the gold medalist in the women's long jump at the 2024 Paris Olympics, revealed that she is experiencing concussion symptoms following a recent head-on car crash.
Sharing footage of the accident on her social media, Davis-Woodhall said, "Fortunately, I was able to walk away from the scene without major injuries," adding, "While I am currently working with my team and medical staff to recover my health, I am unable to train due to a severe concussion and other injuries."
She added, "I am not sure if I will be able to compete in the Ultimate Championship taking place next week."
Davis-Woodhall is a star athlete in the women's long jump, having won the gold medal with a jump of 7.10 meters in the final at the Paris Olympics.
At the time, Davis-Woodhall was the only athlete to clear 7 meters or more in the women's long jump final.
Immediately after her victory, she shared her joy by kissing her husband in the stands, a moment that drew widespread attention.
Davis-Woodhall's husband, Hunter Woodhall, is a double-amputee track and field athlete who won the gold medal in the men's 400 meters (sport class T62) at the Paris Paralympics held after the Paris Olympics.
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