Meet the Woodhalls: Track and field couple light up Paralympics and Olympics

in a heartwarming and triumphant scene at the STD to France one of track and Field's most beloved couples Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis Woodhall stood side by side both Dawning gold medals after Unforgettable performances on the world stage Hunter Woodhall a double amput Sprinter from the United States claimed his first ever par Olympic gold medal in the t62 400 meters on Friday his victory was a moment of Glory capping off years of determination training and sacrifice moments after crossing the Finish Line Hunter rushed to embrace his wife Tara Davis Woodhall just as she had done during her own Victory celebration at the 2024 Olympics Tara the reigning Olympic women's long jump Champion was beaming with pride as she watched her husband claim his place at the top for 25-year-old Hunter the win was especially meaningful as it marked a significant leap from his bronze medal performance in the same event at the Tokyo 2020 par Olympic Games 2024 however has been a year of exceptional Triumph for both Hunter and Tara as they have turned their dreams into reality with each securing gold in their respective competitions reflecting on their Journey Hunter spoke candidly about their shared Ambitions I think this is a lesson in shooting for the stars and making big goals when we said this is what we wanted to do a lot of people told us we were crazy every single day we just showed up we did our best and this is the outcome his voice carried the weight of their commitment underscoring how much they had both invested to acheve achiev their dreams Tara equally ecstatic echoed her husband's sentiments he took the words right out of my mouth I am pretty sure we both wrode down on our goals of the year paralympic gold and Olympic gold and we have not stopped working since then it has been honestly the craziest journey of our entire lives what sets the wood Halls apart is not just their athletic prowess but their unwavering support for each other their relationship full of admiration and encouragement has become a source of inspiration for many Hunter often credits terara with helping him refine his sprinting technique during his 100 meter event earlier in the Paralympics terara had joined him on the track running alongside him to improve his speed work