The Drake Relays in Des Moines on April 26 were supposed to be a special moment for Tara Davis-Woodhall. Not only was it set to be her much-anticipated season opener — her first competition since August 30 at the Golden Gala in Rome — but it also marked a personal milestone: for the first time, Tara and her husband, Hunter Woodhall, would be competing side by side at the same elite meet, both shining under the bright lights of a world-class stage. Tara was lined up for the women’s long jump, while Hunter would take on the men’s 400m, both events part of the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour (WACT). But reality had a few surprises in store.
After competing in the long jump, Tara took to Instagram, resharing a highlight of her massive leap at the Drake Relays in her Stories. But her caption revealed a different side of the story that you couldn’t see just by watching the jump. In Tara’s own words: “The gnarliest headwind I’ve ever been in.” But despite the conditions, Tara still delivered a performance that turned heads, showing once again why she’s one of the most electrifying talents in the sport.
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