"I couldn’t do this alone"- Hunter Woodhall pens a heartfelt note for his wife Tara after winning two medals at the Paris Paralympics 

Hunter Woodhall penned a heartfelt note for his wife Tara thanking her for her unwavering support as he concluded his victorious campaign at the Paris Paralympics 2024. After a dominant display in the Stade de France, he registered his first Paralympic gold medal win in the men's 400m T-62.

Hunter Woodhall clocked 46.36s to defeat the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Champion and World record holder, Johannes Floors, to win the ultimate title. The race featured both athletes pushing their limits to compete for the gold medal in a very close finish.

The American athlete took to Instagram to express his gratitude for receiving immense support from his wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall, who cheered him on from the stands in the French Capital's biggest stadium. Soon after winning the race, he took out the bib with his name and showed a message to the cameras indicating that he dedicated his win to his late uncle, Wyatt Woodhall.

Woodhall then hugged his wife as they celebrated his maiden gold medal win at the Paris Paralympics.

"To my wife, I couldn’t do this alone. You built me up and kept me accountable. You believed in me, and helped me grow. You taught me how to enjoy the moment. You showed me how to be a competitor. We did it," he wrote.

Hunter Woodhall on the journey of winning his first Paralympic gold medal

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Hunter Woodhall made his third consecutive Paralympic appearance in Paris. He had been pursuing his first major gold medal, having been in the professional circuit for over a decade. The Paris Paralympics ended his gold medal drought and Woodhall could see all his dreams come true.

He took to Instagram to reflect on his journey of 13 years as an athlete competing in major events. Understanding the power of perseverance he urged people to continue to believe in their dreams and keep fighting for them,

13 years competing for Majors. This is my first time ever being atop the podium🇺🇸🥇 This is my first time being the reason our anthem plays This is my first time being a Paralympic Champion So many emotions, mainly just grateful and proud to be an American All of my other shortcomings prepared me for this. just trusting the process and time in the process. Dreams do come true, sometimes they just take a while. Keep fighting," he wrote.

Woodhall concluded the Paralympics with one gold medal in the men's 400m T-62 and one silver medal in the 4x100m Universal Relay.