Hunter Woodhall & Tara Davis-Woodhall
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Power Couple
Hunter Woodhall & Tara Davis-Woodhall
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Power Couple
Biography
Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall are an Olympic power couple with a remarkable love story. Their journey of determination, love, and excellence has cemented them as one of the most iconic couples in sports today.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tara made history by winning the Gold Medal in the long jump. Her celebration in the sand pit quickly became one of the Games’ most memorable moments as she sprinted to the stands to leap into Hunter’s arms. Weeks later, Hunter competed in the Paralympics, winning Gold in the 400m T62 and Bronze in the 4x100m Universal Relay, creating yet another viral moment in Paris.
TARA DAVIS-WOODHALL is the reigning Olympic Gold Medalist in the long jump and has remained undefeated for the past two years. She is a two-time Olympian, ranked #1 in the world, and has claimed the titles of 2024 World Champion, 2023 and 2024 US National Champion. Known as “America’s Cowgirl,” Tara’s iconic cowboy hats, boots, and infectious personality have made her a fan favorite both on and off the field. She is also the assistant track coach at Kansas State. As a former NCAA Division 1 athlete at the University of Texas, Tara became a four-time All-American, shattered two NCAA records, and earned the title of double-record breaker in the same week.
HUNTER WOODHALL is a three-time Paralympian and 2024 Gold Medalist, redefining what it means to be an athlete and entrepreneur. Hunter has won 5x Paralympic Medals and holds the American record for the 100m and 400m (T62). Born with fibular hemimelia, Hunter had both legs amputated below the knees at 11 months old. Defying all odds, he became the first double amputee to earn an NCAA Division 1 scholarship, competing for the University of Arkansas and becoming a four-time All-American.
Tara and Hunter’s inspiring story has been featured by top media outlets, including ESPN, Good Morning America, Forbes, New York Times, Ellen, Today.com, USA TODAY, Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stones, Travel & Leisure, CNN, LA Times, Associated Press and NBC.
They have partnered with numerous global brands, including Lululemon, Celsius, NordicTrack, DoorDash, Lancome, Sephora, Raising Canes, Netflix, SunnyD, UGG, and Takis.
Outside of competition, Tara and Hunter enjoy life with their two dogs, Milo and Winnie, and their cat, Azula. Tara is a passionate advocate for mental health, sharing her experiences with depression and anxiety to raise awareness and support others. Hunter’s entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive him as he builds and scales businesses that reflect his values and passions, such as apparel, social media and real estate.
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