Tara Davis-Woodhall 'Lucky to Be Alive' After Head-On Car Crash
Key Points
- Tara Davis-Woodhall, 27, suffered a severe concussion in a head-on car crash while traveling to training last week.
- Both vehicles traveling at approximately 20mph were written off in the collision.
- The World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest begin September 11, with Davis-Woodhall uncertain whether she will compete.
"It's really unfortunate timing; I am at the peak of my training right now," Davis-Woodhall said. "I'm as fast as I've ever been. I'm as strong as I've ever been. So this decision is very difficult for me. I don't know where I am right now." She indicated she is working with her team and doctors to assess her condition, with updates to follow.
Davis-Woodhall's absence from the Budapest championships would represent a notable gap in a star-studded lineup. The athlete had been in peak training condition immediately prior to the crash, positioned as a major contender for the £111,000 first-place prize in the three-day end-of-season event. Her participation decision will depend on her medical clearance and recovery progress over the coming days before the September 11 start date.
Sources: BBC Sport and other international news outlets.
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