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Hunter Woodhall is gearing up for the Summer Paralympic Games scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 28 to September 8 in Paris, France. In preparation for the Games, Woodhall shared an update on his COVID-19 status, confirming that he is doing well and ready for the challenge.
Three days ago, Hunter Woodhall shared a post on his Threads account, revealing that he tested positive for COVID-19 amid training for the global showpiece. Woodhall noted that the virus might have crept into his body as he has recently been around many people and has traveled a lot. Woodhall kept his fans in the loop, giving updates on his social media.
However, he has since returned to full training. Through his Instagram stories, the Paralympic 400m T62 bronze medallist has given fans a glimpse of his training and shared a photo of the negative test kits, one for himself and the other presumably for his wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall.
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"So grateful to be back," Woodhall wrote.
In the next story, he shared:
"Officially clean household. Let’s go…T-7 days till we head out to Paris! Will finish recovery and sharpening up."
Confirming that he had contracted the COVID-19 virus, Woodhall shared:
"I tested positive for Covid. Unfortunate timing, but I knew it was a risk being around so many celebrating/travelling. Won’t be an excuse, gonna kick this thing and I’ll be ready for the Paralympics."
Hunter Woodhall aiming for gold at Paris Paralympic Games
Hunter Woodhall is not resting on his laurels as he chases victory at the upcoming summer Paralympic Games. The two-time Olympian is drawing inspiration from his wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall who claimed a gold medal in the women’s long jump.
In an interview with E! News earlier this month, the 25-year-old shared ambitions to go for a gold medal this time around having the much-needed confidence to impress on the global stage.
"In Tokyo, I was optimistic of like, 'Yeah, I want to win the gold medal'. But this year, I know I have it within myself to win. I know I can be the best. And I know that I have made every right decision, and I speak for Tara as well, that whatever the result ends up being at the Games, I didn't leave anything on the table," he revealed.
Woodhall added that if he does not achieve his goals on the Paralympic stage, he will know he gave it his all and anyone who would outshine him was just a better athlete.
"They were just better than me on that day. And that's that. So I can go in with a confidence that I'm just going to give it my best shot," Hunter added.
At the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, he picked a bronze in the men's 400m T62 and finished eighth in the men's 100m T64. At the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 2016, he won a bronze medal in the men's 400m T44 and a silver medal in the men's 200m T44.
