EUGENE, Ore. — With the 2025 Prefontaine Classic set to ignite Hayward Field on Saturday, July 5, Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis Woodhall is preparing to showcase her elite form in front of a passionate home crowd.
Moments before the competition begins, Davis Woodhall has shared a quiet, intimate moment with her husband, who captured a candid photo of the pair soaking in the electric atmosphere — a perfect snapshot of calm anticipation before the storm of competition.
Tara Davis This Season
Tara Davis
This season, Davis Woodhall has been in exceptional shape, maintaining an undefeated streak in the long jump. She boasts a season-best leap of 7.05 meters, closely following her personal best and Olympic gold-winning jump of 7.10 meters from the 2024 Paris Games.
Meanwhile, her consistent performances have positioned her as the favourite heading into the Prefontaine Classic, where she will face a formidable field.
Among her key competitors are Germany’s Malaika Mihambo, the 2019 World Champion and Olympic silver medalist, who is aiming to regain top form with a season best of 6.84 meters and a personal best of 7.30 meters.
Also in the mix is American Jasmine Moore, the Olympic bronze medalist, who has posted a season best of 6.69 meters. The showdown promises to be one of the meet’s highlights, with these athletes pushing each other to new heights.
The Prefontaine Classic, part of the Wanda Diamond League, is a marquee event in the track and field calendar, attracting the world’s best athletes. This year’s meet serves as a crucial stepping stone for athletes preparing for the World Championships later this summer.
As the stadium fills with eager fans and the sun casts a warm glow over Hayward Field, Davis Woodhall’s words, “Almost go time,” capture the spirit of the moment — a blend of nerves, excitement, and readiness.
Supported by her husband and fueled by months of disciplined training, she is poised to deliver a performance worthy of her rising legacy.
The women’s long jump final is scheduled for 12:38 p.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, and all eyes will be on Tara Davis Woodhall as she aims to continue her remarkable season and thrill the home crowd.