Tara Davis-Woodhall dominates long jump at LA Grand Prix

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Tara Davis-Woodhall dominates long jump at LA Grand Prix
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Tara Davis-Woodhall excelled at the Los Angeles Grand Prix on June 14, winning the long jump with a wind-aided leap of 7.25m, marking the top mark in the world this season. She also finished second in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.47 seconds, just behind Olympic champion Masai Russell, who won in 12.26 seconds. Sha'Carri Richardson secured her first 100m victory of the season, finishing in 10.99 seconds. The event took place at the University of Southern California's Allyson Felix Field, coinciding with the growing anticipation for the 2028 LA Olympics. As athletes prepare for the upcoming competitions, thoughts of the Olympics remain prevalent.

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  • Davis-Woodhall wins long jump with 7.25m at LA Grand Prix.
  • She places second in 100m hurdles in 12.47 seconds.
  • Masai Russell wins the 100m hurdles with 12.26 seconds.
  • Sha'Carri Richardson takes 100m title in 10.99 seconds.
  • Event held at USC's Allyson Felix Field, site for 2028 Olympics.
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  • 11:14 PMYahoo SportsDavis-Woodhall doubles up at LA Grand Prix
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Olympic long jump gold medallist Tara Davis-Woodhall dominated her signature event and added a runner-up finish in the 100m hurdles on Sunday at the Los Angeles Grand Prix athletics meeting.The meet at the University of Southern California's Allyson Felix Field -- just a stone's throw from the Los Angeles Coliseum that will host athletics at the 2028 LA Olympics -- had Richardson and others thinking about the Games.

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