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Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall considers herself fortunate to be alive after a car crash. The 27-year-old athlete was on her way to training when the accident occurred.
Davis-Woodhall sustained a severe concussion in the collision, which left both cars totaled. Despite the severity, she escaped without major injuries. Her participation in the upcoming World Athletics event remains uncertain. Read more racing coverage.
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Tara Davis-Woodhall, Olympic champion, recounts her survival after a head-on collision. Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall considers herself fortunate to be alive after a car crash. The 27-year-old athlete was on her way to training when the accident occurred.
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Runner World published this brief on September 2, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated September 2, 2026.
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