Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall has ended her 2026 season following a car crash. The American athlete suffered a severe concussion in the accident. She will miss the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Hungary.

Davis-Woodhall expressed her disappointment on social media, stating she is sad and hurt. She believes this setback is part of her journey. The crash occurred in August while she was on her way to training. Both cars involved were written off. Read more racing coverage.

The World Athletics Ultimate Championship, starting on September 11, features Olympic, world, and Diamond League champions. Athletes compete for a top prize of £111,000. Davis-Woodhall won gold in the long jump at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Worlds in Tokyo. Related: Cameron Myers wins 1500m at Diamond League final.

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