Olympic gold medalist in the long jump, Tara Davis-Woodhall, has made the difficult decision to conclude her season due to a serious concussion sustained in a car crash, preventing her from participating in the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championship. The 27-year-old athlete from the United States disclosed that the injury occurred during a head-on collision while she was on her way to a training session. In a statement shared on social media on Monday, the 2024 Paris Games gold medalist expressed her disappointment and sadness over the situation but emphasized that she believes this setback is a part of her journey and that she will return stronger in the future.
The Ultimate Championship, which is World Athletics’ new season-ending event, is set to take place from Friday to Sunday in Budapest, Hungary. Viewers can catch live coverage of the competition on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem. The detailed live streaming schedule is accessible for reference.