Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall are like two peas in a pod, always having each other’s backs.
When Tara snagged her first Olympic medal – a gold in the long jump at Paris 2024- the first person she ran to was her husband, Hunter, who was joyfully over the moon.
She flew into his arms with the same energy that had just won her the medal, her face beaming as he caught her.
They both giggled, living in the moment. And who knows? The shoe might be on the other foot soon enough, with Hunter set to compete in the men’s 100m T64 heats at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, just a few days after the Opening Ceremony on August 28.
Tara has high hopes for her husband, but she recently gave him a much-needed reality check.
Recently, the Wanda Diamond League shared a post on X where Tara opened up about her excitement for Hunter’s chances at the Paris Paralympics. She expressed her confidence, saying, “It’s all about going out there and having fun. I mean, he’s worked hard this season to get to this point.”
With three Paralympic medals already – silver and bronze from Rio 2016, plus a bronze from Tokyo 2020—adding more medals in Paris would bring even more joy to their lives. Still, Tara knows it won’t be a breeze for him.
“Hunter is gonna be the hunted”@tar___ruh on @hunterwoodhall’s medal hopes at the @Paralympics 💕#RomeDL🇮🇹#DiamondLeague pic.twitter.com/ge19OWWU6D
— Wanda Diamond League (@Diamond_League) August 29, 2024
As one of the top contenders, Hunter will certainly attract a lot of attention from his rivals. Tara put it perfectly when she said, “He’s going out to be hunted this year.” He’s now the one everyone else is aiming to beat. Hunter Woodhall is up against some serious competition in the T64 category at the Paris Paralympics.
The upcoming race promises to be thrilling, with Manu Maxcel Amo of Italy leading the charge with a personal best of 10.64 seconds and a seasonal best of 10.82 seconds in the 100m T64. Close behind is Jonnie Peacock from Great Britain, matching Manu’s personal best with 10.64 seconds but slightly behind in the seasonal best at 10.83 seconds.
Sherman Isidro Guity from Costa Rica, not Germany, brings competitive times of 10.68 seconds for his personal best and 10.82 seconds for his seasonal best. Meanwhile, Germany’s Felix Streng is also in the mix, boasting a personal best of 10.67 seconds and a seasonal best of 10.70 seconds. With such closely matched times, the race is set to be a nail-biter!
Hunter Woodhall’s viral cheers for Wife Tara’s Olympic Gold
Hunter Woodhall became a viral sensation when he cheered his wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall, on to gold at the Paris Olympics on August 8. As Tara leaped to triumph in the women’s long jump event her excited husband cheered from the stands, shouting, “You’re the Olympic champion! You did it!” The moment captured the hearts of viewers.
Hunter is an athlete preparing for the upcoming Paralympic Games where he will participate in the men’s 100-meter T64 and 400-meter T62 races. Born with fibular hemimelia and a double amputee, Hunter has drawn inspiration from Tara’s Olympic success. “Watching Tara in Paris was a great visualization for me,” he said, feeling prepared and motivated for his competitions.
The couple, who met in high school and married in October 2022, attribute their achievements to their support for each other. As they look forward to more celebrations, Hunter hopes to add his gold to their collection before the Paralympics conclude on September 8.
