Olympic long jump champion Davis-Woodhall ends season after concussion

Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall has suspended her 2026 season following a severe concussion sustained in a car accident. The 27-year-old American athlete revealed on social media that she was involved in a head-on collision while en route to a training session, which left her unable to participate in upcoming competitions.

After consulting with her team, Davis-Woodhall announced her decision to end the season, expressing her emotions through a heartfelt social media post. Despite the setback, she emphasized her determination to make amends and return stronger. The Ultimate Championships, marking the World Athletics' new season-ending event, are scheduled to take place from September 11 to 13 in Budapest.