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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eddie Pells

Long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall explains tears during national anthem: 'I do believe in my country'

Long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall smiled through the tears when they played the U.S. national anthem to celebrate her gold medal at the world track and field championships.

The newly crowned champion is well aware she represents a country going through a difficult time. She refuses to give up on that country, which helped explain the emotions that poured out Monday night in Tokyo.

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