In the electrifying world of track and field, few stories resonate like that of Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall. After all, the Olympic power couple’s love and athletic prowess have captured hearts globally. Married in 2022 after meeting at a 2017 high school track meet in Idaho, these Team USA stars have built a shared legacy, training together daily and cheering each other to gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. But what if we tell you that a key piece of their summer of love is missing? And that you fans might have that piece.
Still don’t get it. Well, then let’s take you back to August 8. On that day, Tara clinched the Olympic gold in the women’s long jump with a miraculous 7.10-meter jump. And waiting in the crowd was her husband, the Paralympic champion in men’s 400m T62, Hunter Woodhall. What followed was perhaps one of the best and most iconic moments from the city of love, as Tara leaped into the arms of Hunter. All this has amassed millions of social media views. But while the fans had all of it, Hunter didn’t. But he now wants to change that.
Recently, Hunter took to Instagram with a heartfelt plea to fans and videographers, posting a story that read, “Long shot, but did anyone have videos from the Olympics that shot professional video of Tara jumping/falling in the sand/running up to me? Anything would help. HMU.” This desperate request, shared on Tara’s Instagram story, underscores the couple’s quest to preserve a fleeting, precious moment from Paris.
The raw and unpolished post reflects Hunter’s urgency to capture professional-grade footage of Tara’s defining Olympic triumph. Why is this moment so critical to them? Hunter’s Instagram story specifies three distinct moments: Tara’s jump, her falling into the sand, and her running to him. The jump, a 7.10-meter masterpiece, secured her first Olympic medal.
The run to Hunter, culminating in their tearful embrace, was a testament to their shared journey, with Tara telling PEOPLE, “I didn’t want to process [my win] a month ago because I wanted to do it together.” Unlike grainy fan videos, professional footage of these instants would offer crisp clarity, ideal for their YouTube channel, “Tara and Hunter,” with more than 920K subscribers, where they document their lives. Could this footage elevate their story to new heights?
Tara-Hunter’s story draws strength from their family roots
From the electric atmosphere of Stade de France, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall emerged as the track’s golden duo at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, their family’s unwavering belief lighting the path. For Hunter, born with fibular hemimelia and legs amputated at 11 months, his late uncle Wyatt Woodhall was a spiritual cornerstone.
“It’s really tough finding people that genuinely believe in you, especially as a kid with a disability, and [who] genuinely want to see you succeed,” reflecting on Wyatt’s role. Wyatt, who died in May 2021, “was a great athlete himself,” Hunter shared, attending his college meets with a contagious joy for track. This familial faith, rooted in Syracuse, Utah, steadied Hunter through early struggles, setting the stage for his Paris triumph. How did Wyatt’s memory spark Hunter’s fire when the stakes were highest?
Hunter’s Paralympic victory was more than a race—it was a tribute to family, especially Wyatt, whose belief fueled his grit. “After he passed away, there were a few years there that I didn’t particularly have success on track, and I wasn’t running well,” Hunter admitted, haunted by races that didn’t honor his uncle’s legacy. Yet, in Paris, he felt ready, saying, “I knew I was ready and that I needed a little extra,” with Wyatt’s name on his bib as a silent vow.
This emotional drive, paired with Tara’s family support from Mesquite, Texas, where her father, Ty Davis, a former Texas A&M track athlete, forged their resilience. Their viral moment, Hunter shouting “You’re the Olympic champion!” to Tara on August 8, echoed a family dynamic of champions who loved to compete, just as Wyatt did. Can this family-fueled spirit propel them to new heights in Los Angeles 2028?
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