Tara Davis-Woodhall sustains concussion in head-on car accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall is recovering after a head-on car collision occurred while she was driving to training last week. The 27-year-old athlete sustained a severe concussion during the accident, which resulted in both vehicles being written off. Although she stated she is lucky to be alive and reported no other major injuries, the crash has interrupted her training regimen. Davis-Woodhall is currently consulting with her medical team to determine if she can compete in the World Athletics Ultimate Championships. That event, scheduled to begin on September 11 in Budapest, features a top prize of £111,000 for participants. The long jumper remains uncertain regarding her status for the competition due to the timing of the incident and her ongoing recovery.
- •Tara Davis-Woodhall sustained a severe concussion in a head-on car crash.
- •The accident occurred last week while the athlete was traveling to training.
- •Her participation in the September 11 World Athletics Ultimate Championships remains uncertain.
- •Davis-Woodhall is the current Olympic long jump gold medalist and world champion.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash
- 7:18 PMBBC Sport — Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash
"Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.
"Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 7:18 PMDavis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.
- BBC SportSep 2, 2026, 7:18 PMOlympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.
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