Tara Davis-Woodhall
Track & Field Athlete & 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist; YouTuber & Content Creator
Tara Davis-Woodhall
Track & Field Athlete & 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist; YouTuber & Content Creator
Biography
Tara Davis-Woodhall is the reigning Olympic Gold Medalist in the long jump and has remained undefeated for the past two years. She is a two-time Olympian, ranked #1 in the world, and has claimed the titles of 2024 World Champion, 2023 and 2024 US National Champion.
Known as “America’s Cowgirl,” Tara’s iconic cowboy hats, boots, and infectious personality have made her a fan favorite both on and off the field.
She is also the assistant track coach at Kansas State. As a former NCAA Division 1 athlete at the University of Texas, Tara became a four-time All-American, shattered two NCAA records, and earned the title of double-record breaker in the same week.
Outside of competition, Tara is a passionate advocate for mental health, sharing her experiences with depression and anxiety to raise awareness and support others.
Speaker Videos
Opening up: How Tara Davis found herself | Longhorn Network
Team USA Athletes Celebrate Tokyo 2020 & Engagement