Hunter Woodhall Wins Gold in Men's 400m T62 at 2024 Paralympics

American sprinter Hunter Woodhall added another gold medal to his family's collection, winning the men's 400m T62 event at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday[1][4]. This comes just weeks after his wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall, won gold in the women's long jump at the ParisOlympics.

Woodhall, who was born with fibular hemimelia and had both legs amputated below the knee at 11 months old[3], crossed the finish line in 46.36 seconds, ahead of Germany's Johannes Floors (46.90) and the Netherlands' Olivier Hendriks (46.91)[1]. This marks Woodhall's fourth Paralympic medal, having won two bronze and one silver in previous Games.

The couple, who met as high school track athletes and married in 2022, have been open about their experiences as athletes and partners, chronicling their journey on their YouTube channel[5]. Their emotional celebrations of each other's victories have captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

"It's been extremely challenging to manage my emotions with everything that has transpired over the last few weeks," Woodhall shared with NBC Sports after his win. "It feels surreal."

With his Paralympic gold, Woodhall joins an elite group of athletes who have won both Olympic and Paralympic medals. The Woodhalls' achievements serve as an inspiration to athletes and fans alike, showcasing the power of perseverance and the strength of the human spirit.