Love stood tall once again whenTara Davis-Woodhalljumped into the arms of her husband,Hunter Woodhall, after her Olympic gold medal-winning performance at the women’s long jump competition.
“I really credit my parents and brothers for never letting me use it as an excuse and pushing me to do everyday things like ride a bike. My mom would always say, ‘It’s not that you can’t do something; you just have to find a different way to do it,’” he said in an interview withTravel and Leisure.
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Despite Woodhallcompetingin Arkansas and Davis in Georgia, they were able to maintain a solid long-distance relationship.
The pair competed at the same venue for the 2021Tokyo Olympics, with Woodhall taking home the bronze in 400mParalympics’ track and field and Davis finishing in sixth place for long jump.
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Later that year, they celebrated theirengagementin Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Boyfriend and girlfriend became husband and wife on October 16, 2022, in Texas, and they have remained happilymarriedever since.
“We bring a lot of diversity into our relationship, and we want to be really transparent about that. Tara is a woman of color. I have adisability. We want people to know that whoever you are, whatever situation you’re in, it’s okay and that’s what makes you special and unique,” the pair wrote in an interview withArchewell.
For Hunter, his wife is not just a spouse but also a partner, friend, and travel companion
“We pretty much travel together all the time,” he explained.
“Most of our trips are for work, but we took a personal trip to Cabo, which was incredible — it’s actually where we got engaged. Sure, when we’re at beach destinations, there are things I probably shouldn’t do, like go in the saltwater with myprosthetics, but I just love experiencing things, so I try not to let my disability get in the way.”
“Tomorrow you contend for the Olympic Title,” the statement reads.
“Showing it’s okay to struggle, it’s okay to not always be okay. Through everything you continued to fight for your dream.”
“No one has worked harder. No one has been more disciplined. You inspire me every day to be great. Tomorrow is your moment. Enjoy every bit of it. You are ready.”
After Tara’s victory, videos of Hunter energetically encouraging his wife while wearing a “Team Tara” shirt rapidly went viral, melting the hearts of viewers
“You did it!” he said to Tara as she leaped into his arms.
“It was the hardest competition of my life,” she said in tears.
“If we all had someone this supportive as partners, we could all be Olympic champions in our own lives!” expressed one fan on X.
“There are a lot of moments for me at the #Paris2024 Olympics but when Tara Davis-Woodhall won Gold at the Long Jump event will always remain the best for me. The celebration with her husband and the joy on their faces had me smiling,” wrote another.
“When he started crying, I got emotional. Congrats to Team Tara!” said one, referencing Hunter’s now-famous T-shirt.
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