Davis-Woodhall concussion casts doubt on championship

Olympic and world champion long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall is facing uncertainty regarding her participation in the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championship after sustaining a severe concussion in a car crash. The accident occurred last week as she was driving to a training session, leaving her unable to train and casting doubt on her ability to compete in the event scheduled for September 11 to 13 in Budapest.

Davis-Woodhall, 27, shared details and footage of the incident on social media, explaining that the head-on collision happened in a car park. She stated that she was lucky to escape without life-threatening injuries, though the concussion and other injuries have prevented her from training. Both vehicles involved in the crash were reportedly totaled.

"Last week I was involved in a head on collision on my way to practice," Davis-Woodhall wrote. "Luckily I walked away without any major injuries. However, a severe concussion and other injuries have not allowed me to train."

Speaking to reporters, she described the incident as "very scary" and expressed gratitude for being alive. She is currently working with her team and doctors to recover, but her readiness for the...