Who are Hunter and Tara Woodhall, the Olympic track and field stars?

The 2024 Paris Games introduced the general public to a new generation of inspirational athletes. Hunter and Tara Woodhall conquered America as high school sweethearts, social media stars and Olympic gold medalists for Team USA.

The power couple – both track and field athletes – excelled in their respective disciplines at the Paris Summer Olympics, winning their first Olympic and Paralympic gold medals respectively. After finishing 6th at the 2020 Tokyo Games, Tara secured her first gold medal in the long jump. At his third Games, Hunter won his first gold medal in the 400-meter dash. He also picked up a bronze medal in the mixed 4×100-meter relay.

When they’re not adding to their medal tally, the Woodhalls document their achievements on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, where they have over a million followers combined across all platforms.

Here’s a look at some of Hunter and Tara Woodhall’s sporting achievements.

Hunter Woodhall

Age: 25

Place of birth: Georgia, USA

University: University of Arkansas

Paralympic Games

2024 Paris – Gold (400 m T62), Bronze (mixed 4 x 100 m universal relay)

2020 Tokyo – Bronze (400m T62)

2016 Rio – Silver (200m T44), Bronze (400m T44)

World Championships

2024 Kobe – Silver (100m T64, 400m T62)

2017 London – Silver (200m T43, 400m T43)

2015 Beijing – Silver (400m T44), Bronze (200m T44)

Tara Woodhall

Age: 25

Place of birth: Texas, USA

University: University of Texas

Olympics

2024 Paris – Gold (long jump)

2020 Tokyo – 6th place (long jump)

World Championships

2023 Budapest – Silver (long jump)

World Indoor Championships

2024 Glasgow – Gold (long jump)

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