Tara-Davis Woodhall has opened up on why her Paris Olympics triumph remains surreal while explaining why the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be extra special.
Six months after her unforgettable gold medal performance in the women’s long jump at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tara Davis-Woodhall is still adjusting to the reality of her achievement.
The moment remains surreal for the Olympic champion as she begins shifting focus toward the next phase of her career, with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in her sights.
Davis-Woodhall, who had a stellar 2024 campaign, recently shared her reflections on her Olympic journey and the road ahead in an interview with Stagwell’s Sports Beach Clubhouse.
Joined by her husband, Paralympic gold medalist Hunter Woodhall, the couple discussed the whirlwind of emotions that followed their Paris success and their aspirations for the future.
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“So it’s been six months after the Olympics, which is kind of crazy,” Davis-Woodhall said.
“Yeah, I know, it’s wild, and it freaks me out just thinking about it,” she added.
The feeling of winning Olympic gold is still sinking in for Davis-Woodhall, who agreed with her husband that the experience seems both distant and fresh.
T“It both feels like five years ago and yesterday, last week even. It’s crazy,” chimed in Woodhall.
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Despite the perception that Olympic athletes only compete every four years, Davis-Woodhall emphasized that the journey is an ongoing process.
“A lot of people think that athletes only compete every four years, which is not the case,” she said.
“We have World Championships coming up in September and October, which will be in Tokyo. Then in 2026, we have another World Championship, in 2027 another one, and then it’s LA 2028.”
The 2028 Olympics hold special significance for Davis-Woodhall, as the Games will take place in her hometown of Los Angeles.
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The Woodhalls, Tara Davis and Hunter responded to constant questions on starting a family.
The prospect of competing for back-to-back Olympic gold medals on home soil is an added motivation as she continues her preparation. “And I’m from LA!” she exclaimed, highlighting the emotional weight of the upcoming event.
As Davis-Woodhall gears up for the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships and beyond, her focus remains on maintaining her dominance in the long jump.
With her eyes set on the 2028 Olympics, Davis-Woodhall aims to cement her legacy as one of the sport’s greats while embracing the challenges that come with sustained excellence.
For now, she continues to relish her Paris triumph while keeping her gaze fixed firmly on the future.
