Paris 2024 Olympics: American Davis-Woodhall wins women’s long jump gold

American Tara Davis-Woodhall soared to Olympic gold in the women’s long jump on Thursday, sealing victory with a gigantic fourth leap to improve on her silver medal performance at last year’s world championships.

Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team United States celebrates winning the gold medal after competing in the Women’s Long Jump Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

American Tara Davis-Woodhall soared to Olympic gold in the women’s long jump on Thursday, sealing victory with a gigantic fourth leap to improve on her silver medal performance at last year’s world championships.

The 25-year-old posted 7.10 metres to take the title from Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and three-times world champion Malaika Mihambo of Germany who claimed silver with 6.98m.

American Jasmine Moore jumped 6.96m to secure bronze.

Davis-Woodhall had victory locked up before her final jump, choking back tears before her final sprint down the runway. She stood up briefly after landing, then fell back into the sand with a wide smile to the delight of the Stade de France crowd.