Olympic gold medalist in long jump, Tara Davis-Woodhall, has made the decision to end her season due to a severe concussion resulting from a car accident. The 27-year-old athlete shared that the incident occurred during her commute to a training session, preventing her from preparing for the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championship this week.
In a social media post on Monday, Davis-Woodhall, who won the gold at the 2024 Paris Games, expressed her disappointment and sadness over the situation but remains determined to return stronger. The Ultimate Championship, a new season-ending event by World Athletics, is set to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from Friday to Sunday.
Fans can catch the live coverage of the championship on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem. The detailed live streaming schedule can be accessed through the provided link. The early favorites for the 100-meter event at the Ultimate Championship are discussed in the accompanying video featuring hosts Aaron Brown and Perdita Felicien analyzing the performances of athletes heading into the prestigious competition.
