Tara Davis-Woodhall Takes 3rd in Long Jump After Protest, Talks Confidence and Mental Health This Season | Post-Event Interview 2026 USATF
Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall breaks down her long jump performance at the USATF Outdoor Championships. Woodhall discusses building her trademark runway confidence behind the scenes, trusting her team and physical therapy, and looking ahead to the Ultimate Championships and August training blocks.
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Tell me what's went on.
Well, can you elaborate what, it's been a, an unconventional week.
Your husband has a DQ, you've run the hurdles, you're behind in this.
It, it was a lot today and you still pulled it out.
What did Sharona learn?
I got that dog in me, so that's it.
I, I train hard for a reason.
I build my confidence at practice.
You guys see a lot of confidence on the runway, but that's built behind the scenes.
It's built with my team, it's built with my support, it's built at practice.
So, I'm just glad that all of my hard work and my, my therapy and my mental work has paid off.
And so what's the future hold for you?
Do you have any expectations for Moscow?
I have no idea what this season holds.
I know I have ultimate championships in Athens.
So in between August, I hope I get to, go back to the drawing board and figure it all out.
But, super dope that I am, gonna be over here.
But guess what?
The champ's here, and I'm gonna go.
See y'all
