Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall's ability to compete in next week's World Athletics Ultimate Championship is uncertain after she sustained a severe concussion in a car crash. The American athlete has been unable to train following the head-on collision, which occurred while she was driving to a training session.
Davis-Woodhall confirmed the incident during a call with reporters on Wednesday, stating, "I didn't have any life-threatening injuries. I have a severe concussion." She added that both cars involved in the approximately 20 mph collision were totalled. The athlete described the experience as "very scary" and expressed gratitude for being alive.
The 27-year-old, who also serves as a lead content creator for the new event, noted the challenging mental toll of the crash. She has been consulting with doctors and physios to aid her recovery. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set to take place in Budapest from September 11-13, boasts a $10m prize purse, the largest in track and field history.