"Out-of-the-box thinkers" - Noah Lyles makes his feelings known about Tara Davis-Woodhall and her husband Hunter

Paris Olympic gold medallists, Tara Davis-Woodhall, Hunter Woodhall, and Noah Lyles recently got together to film a podcast episode. The rising sprinter who made a comeback at the Olympics last year, shared his positive take on the sensational couple.

Davis-Woodhall clinched gold at the Paris long jump event and her partner, Hunter Woodhall secured gold in Paralympics track and field. Both individuals are soaring high after taking home the glorious medals. Noah Lyles, after taking home the bronze in Tokyo, clinched gold in the 100m event at Paris.

Five-time Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles, Rai Benjamin, and Grant Holloway's “Beyond the Records” podcast released a behind-the-scenes clip where Tara Davis-Woodhall, Hunter Woodhall, and Lyles could be seen having a jolly time together. The sprinter, who has six gold medals from seven World Championships, shared some inspiring words about the couple.

“Hey these are good friends right here. They (are) out of the box thinkers they're so. they're the best at what they do, and a true power couple. Like, comment, subscribe, follow Tara and Hunter on their amazing journey,” he said [1:32 onwards].

On the podcast, Tara Davis-Woodhall also shared her thoughts about handling criticism.

How Tara Davis-Woodhall navigates disdainful opinions

(L-R) Ryan Crouser, Katie Moon, Tara Davis-Woodhall, Noah Lyles and Grant Holloway of the United States pose during a Team USA Track & Field press conference - Source: Getty

During the podcast when the couple was asked how they steer away from the doubts and reasons that show limitations. Tara Davis-Woodhall revealed that her idea is to keep the concentration on the goal. She further shared her thoughts.

“Just keep going, like there’s so many doubters and haters. You’ve been told no so many times. You can't do this; you can't do that, like what you want to do, give yourself a chance. Give your like that's how we survived this year; we gave ourself a chance, don't give up on your dreams; don't give up on like anything, that you want to do, because at the end of the day you only have yourself, and are you going to be satisfied with that?” [1:00:47 onwards]

With this, Davis-Woodhall reflected on their determination and how they managed to navigate their journey and reach the top spot in the Olympics. She mentioned that doubts “fuel” her and that “it used to hurt her”.

“When I moved to Arkansas they were like, 'She, she's never going to jump 7 metres again. She should just stick to social media because that's where, that's her future,'” said Tara Davis-Woodhall [1:02:19 onwards].

The two-time Continental Cup gold winner further inquired Davis-Woodhall how the questions regarding her talents started motivating her. The rising athlete replied by mentioning her motivational thought process and how she has successfully managed to get ahead due to the same.