Paris Olympics: Tara Davis-Woodhall Wins Gold in Long Jump

Tara Davis-Woodhall won the gold medal in the women’s long jump at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with a jump of 7.10 meters. The event took place at Stade de France on August 8, 2024

This victory marks a significant achievement for Davis-Woodhall, who finished sixth in the long jump at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Her recent win comes after securing a gold medal at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in March.

German athlete Malaika Mihambo took silver with a jump of 6.98 meters, while Team USA’s Jasmine Moore earned the bronze with a jump of 6.96 meters. Moore also won bronze in the triple jump at these Olympics.

Despite dealing with a bone bruise in her heel, Davis-Woodhall delivered an outstanding performance.

Reflecting on her previous experience, she noted that her Tokyo appearance was unexpected, saying, “I was a college kid out there just jumping for fun.”

Now, with her gold medal win, Davis-Woodhall adds another prestigious title to her impressive career.