Tara Davis-Woodhall ends 2026 season after car accident

Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall has announced the end of her 2026 season following a severe concussion sustained in a car accident. The decision means the American athlete will miss the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Hungary.

Davis-Woodhall reported being involved in a “very scary” head-on collision in August while traveling to a training session. While she stated her injuries were not life-threatening, both vehicles involved were totaled. The athlete expressed her disappointment on social media, noting that the decision to end her season was made after careful consideration with her team.