No One Had a Better Reaction to Qualifying For Tokyo Than Texas Long Jumper Tara Davis

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Both Davis and her boyfriend Hunter Woodhall, a 2-time Paralympic medalist, will compete at the Summer Games.

," Davis said in an interview after qualifying for Tokyo. She added that she has been starstruck throughout the Trials:"I've only seen [Reese] on TV, but now I'm jumping with her . . . That's insane!" Davis's second place jump of 23 feet, 1.25 inches was 3.5 inches behind Reese's first place finish.Davis is the NCAA indoor and outdoor long jump champion

and collegiate indoor and outdoor record holder. She is the only woman in UT's history to clear 22 feet in the long jump , and currently holds the record for the school's top 13 outdoor long jumps. Now, she's the first Longhorn in her sport to earn a spot on Team USA.."I say it all the time, I didn't think I was going to be here. I was going through so much I just didn't ever think I was going to be at the Olympic Trials.

Woodhall and Davis's parents were in attendance over the weekend, and their reunion after learning that Davis had qualified for Tokyo is too sweet for words. See their emotional celebration ahead.

 

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