Tara Davis-Woodhall: Age, Net Worth & Ultimate Bio (2026)

Tara Davis-Woodhall is the reigning Olympic gold medalist and current world No. 1 in the women’s long jump, known as much for her cowboy hats and infectious energy as for a jump that made her the fourth American woman ever to win Olympic long jump gold. Here’s a full look at her career, personal life, and what’s confirmed about her earnings.

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Quick Facts

Full Name	Tara Davis-Woodhall (born Tara Davis)
Born	May 20, 1999, in Mesquite, Texas
Age	27 (as of 2026)
Event	Long jump
Height	5’4″ (163 cm)
Personal Best	7.20 m (Los Angeles, 2026)
Major Honors	Olympic gold (2024 Paris); World Champion (2025 Tokyo); World Indoor Champion (2024 Glasgow)
Current Ranking	World No. 1 in long jump
Net Worth	Not publicly disclosed — treat any online estimate as unverified

Early Life and a Family Built Around Track

Davis-Woodhall was born Tara Davis in Mesquite, Texas, and grew up in Frisco before her family moved to California when she was 11. She started in track at age four, tagging along to practices with her father and older siblings, and was drawn specifically to long jump because her older sister competed in the event and Tara wanted to copy her. She attended Agoura High School in Agoura Hills, California, where she won state titles in the 100m hurdles, long jump, and triple jump, and broke the American junior indoor long jump record. By her own account, she nearly quit the sport in seventh grade after struggling against taller competitors — a setback she overcame to become one of the most dominant long jumpers of her generation.

Tara Davis College Career: Georgia to Texas

Davis-Woodhall spent her freshman year at the University of Georgia before transferring to the University of Texas for her sophomore season. She became a four-time All-American and swept the NCAA indoor and outdoor long jump titles in her final collegiate season (2020–21), at one point breaking two NCAA collegiate records in the same week.

From Tokyo to Paris: An Olympic Gold Medal

Davis-Woodhall made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, finishing sixth in the long jump. She broke through at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest with a silver medal, then won gold at the 2024 World Indoor Championships in Glasgow. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, she won long jump gold with a leap of 7.10 meters, becoming the fourth American woman in history to win an Olympic gold medal in the event. She added the outdoor World Championship title in 2025 in Tokyo, cementing her position as the world’s top-ranked long jumper.

“America’s Cowgirl”

Davis-Woodhall has built a public persona around her cowboy hats, custom USA boots, and high-energy personality on the runway, earning her the nickname “America’s Cowgirl.” Her viral celebration after winning Olympic gold in Paris, embracing her husband in the stands, briefly shifted that nickname in the media to “America’s Sweetheart.” She’s said her core goal has always been to raise the profile of long jump as a event, not just to win medals.

Marriage to Hunter Woodhall

Davis-Woodhall is married to Hunter Woodhall, a three-time Paralympic medalist sprinter, whom she’s known since 2017 and married on October 16, 2022. The two train together and have described each other as training partners as much as spouses, with both winning major medals at the Paris 2024 Games — Tara’s Olympic gold and Hunter’s Paralympic medals — within days of each other. Davis-Woodhall has also taken on a coaching role as an assistant track coach at Kansas State University.

Mental Health Advocacy

Davis-Woodhall has been open publicly about her own mental health journey and has become an advocate on the subject within track and field, using her platform to talk about struggles she’s faced alongside her athletic success.

Tara Davis Net Worth and Earnings

As with every athlete profile we publish, it’s worth separating what’s confirmed from what’s speculation. Davis-Woodhall’s income from sponsorships, appearance fees, and Olympic-related bonuses has not been publicly disclosed in detail. Given her Olympic gold medal and world No. 1 ranking, brand partnerships are a reasonable assumption, but no verified net worth figure exists, so any number attached to her name online should be treated as an estimate rather than fact.

Fun Facts

She nearly quit track in seventh grade before going on to become the world’s top-ranked long jumper.
She’s married to fellow elite athlete Hunter Woodhall, a three-time Paralympic medalist, and the two train together daily.
She broke two NCAA collegiate records in the same week during her final college season at Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Tara Davis-Woodhall?

Tara Davis-Woodhall was born on May 20, 1999, in Mesquite, Texas, so she is 27 years old in 2026.

Did Tara Davis-Woodhall win an Olympic gold medal?

Yes. She won long jump gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a leap of 7.10 meters, becoming the fourth American woman to win Olympic gold in the event.

Who is Tara Davis-Woodhall’s husband?

She is married to Hunter Woodhall, a three-time Paralympic medalist sprinter. They married on October 16, 2022.

What is Tara Davis-Woodhall’s net worth?

No verified net worth figure exists publicly, so any online number should be treated as an estimate.

The Bottom Line

Tara Davis-Woodhall has turned a near-quit moment in middle school into a career that includes an Olympic gold medal, a world championship, and the top ranking in her event — all while building one of the most recognizable personal brands in track and field. With her sights set on defending her title at LA 2028, her story looks far from finished.

For official information, visit World Athletics.

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Tara Davis-Woodhall: Biography, Long Jump Career & Net Worth