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Tara Davis‑Woodhall Doubtful for Budapest After Severe Concussion in Car Crash

The concussion that has stopped her training now puts her role as an "Ultimate Star" at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in jeopardy.

Overview

  • Davis‑Woodhall disclosed on Wednesday that she suffered a severe concussion after a head‑on collision in a parking lot last week and has not resumed training.
  • She posted dashcam video showing another car veer into her lane, said both vehicles were written off, airbags deployed, and confirmed there were no life‑threatening injuries.
  • Davis‑Woodhall said she is ‘‘physically OK’’ but is experiencing mental symptoms from the crash and is working day‑by‑day with doctors and physiotherapists to assess recovery.
  • Her uncertainty affects the World Athletics Ultimate Championship (Sept. 11–13 in Budapest), where she was promoted as an "Ultimate Star" and lead content creator for an event with a $10 million prize pot.
  • As the reigning Olympic and world long jump champion, her likely absence would alter competition and promotional plans while organizers and fans await an official medical clearance.