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Davis-Woodhall a doubt for Ultimate Championship after car crash

PARIS: Olympic and world long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall is a doubt for next week’s inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship after a head-on car crash that left her with severe concussion.

Davis-Woodhall a doubt for Ultimate Championship after car crash

Olympic and world long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall is doubtful for the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championship after a severe car crash left her with a concussion. The American athlete was involved in a head-on collision, which has forced her to halt training. Despite not sustaining life-threatening injuries, Davis-Woodhall is currently struggling to regain her mental and physical health.

The crash, occurring at approximately 20mph, resulted in both vehicles being written off. At present, Davis-Woodhall is working closely with her team and doctors to recover, but it remains uncertain whether she will be fit to compete at the September 11-13 event in Budapest. This news comes as an unfortunate blow, given her current peak performance.

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