American sprinter Hunter Woodhall triumphed in the 400-meter T62 event at the Paralympics, earning a gold medal on Friday. He finished the race in 46.36 seconds, surpassing second-place competitor Johannes Floors by 0.54 seconds. Woodhall’s achievement comes alongside his wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall, who also won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics this summer in the women’s long jump.
After crossing the finish line, Woodhall removed his bib to reveal a special message in memory of his uncle, “Wyatt Woodhall: This one is for you.”
The couple gained notoriety during the Paris games, especially after Tara celebrated her gold medal by jumping into Woodhall’s arms, a moment that quickly became a highlight of the summer. They shared a similar display of affection following his victory.
“It’s been so hard to keep the emotions in control with everything that has gone on the past few weeks,” Woodhall expressed to NBC Sports after his win. “It’s surreal.”
At 25 years old, Woodhall, who was born with fibular hemimelia and is a double amputee, met his wife during their high school track days, and they tied the knot in October 2022. The duo has candidly shared their experiences as athletes and partners on their YouTube channel, documenting their journey to the Olympics and Paralympics.