Long Jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall Explains Tears During National Anthem: ‘I Do Believe in My Country’

October 7, 2025

Tara Davis-Woodhall won the gold medal in long jump at the world track and field championships in Tokyo, adding to her Olympic gold from last year. Despite acknowledging America's current difficulties, she expressed hope and belief in her country during an emotional medal ceremony. Her success stems from rededicating herself to better training and discipline after winning silver at the 2022 World Championships in Budapest.

Who is affected

Tara Davis-Woodhall, the gold medal-winning long jumper
The United States, which Davis-Woodhall represents
African-American women, whom she specifically mentions representing
Hunter Woodhall, her husband and Paralympic gold-medal sprinter
Athlos, the all-women's track circuit that added field events due to her advocacy
Field event athletes who will now have opportunities to compete in Athlos events

What action is being taken

Davis-Woodhall is representing the United States in international track and field competition
Davis-Woodhall is advocating for unity and positivity during challenging times in America
The all-women's track circuit Athlos is expanding to include field events
Athlos is planning a competition in Times Square next month where Davis-Woodhall will compete

Why it matters

Davis-Woodhall's achievements represent positive representation for African-American women and Americans during difficult national times
Her advocacy successfully expanded opportunities for field event athletes in the Athlos circuit
Her story demonstrates how rededicating oneself to improvement (better training, eating, and intentional approach) can lead to championship results
As an influential athlete with over 1 million Instagram followers, she has the platform to promote unity and positive change

What's next

Davis-Woodhall will compete in Times Square next month as part of the Athlos circuit
No explicit next steps stated in the article

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