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Tara Davis
Also known as Tara Davis-Woodhall
- Born
- May 20, 1999age 27
- height
- 5'4" (or 162 cm)
- nationality
- American
Career
Active 2013 – present
Biography
About Tara Davis
Sportswoman Tara Davis is an American long jumper from Mesquite, Texas. Born on May 20, 1999, she has been active in track and field since 2013, starting around age 14. Now 27, she has competed for over 13 years.
Davis won a gold medal in the women's long jump at the 2024 Summer Olympics. She also earned a silver medal at the 2023 World Championships. In 2017, she set the American junior women's record in the indoor long jump, and she placed 6th in the women's long jump final at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She is also a hurdler. Standing 5'4" and weighing 120 lbs, she has amassed 1.3 million followers on Instagram.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2013-present (started around 14 years old; 13 years active)
- Birthplace
- Mesquite, Texas, United States
- Ethnicity
- Black
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Weight
- 120 lbs (or 54 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.3m (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What is the timeline of her major achievements in the long jump?
She placed 6th at the 2020 Olympics, won silver at the 2023 World Championships, and took gold at the 2024 Olympics.
How does her height and weight compare to typical long jumpers?
At 5'4" and 120 lbs, she is relatively compact, but her success shows that explosive power and technique matter more than height alone.
Did you know
- She set the American junior women's indoor long jump record in 2017.
- She started competing professionally at age 14, which is quite young for an Olympic-level athlete.
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