Hunter Woodhall

Hunter Woodhall was born on February 17, 1999, in Cartersville, Georgia. He was born with a fused right ankle and fibular hemimelia in his left leg. At 11 months old, both of his legs were amputated below the knee. Raised in Syracuse, Utah, Woodhall was homeschooled until fifth grade and experienced bullying upon entering public school due to his disability. He transitioned from prosthetic legs to carbon fiber ‘blades’ for running and joined a track team, marking the beginning of his athletic career. His early days were characterized by adapting to his physical condition and discovering his talent in athletics, eventually leading him to compete at a high level.

Woodhall made his international debut at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, where he earned a silver medal in the 400m T44 and a bronze medal in the 200m T44 at just 16 years old. The following year, he secured two medals at his first Paralympic Games in Rio 2016, winning silver in the 200m T44 and bronze in the 400m T44. He set personal bests and an Americas record in these events, leading to his recognition as the 2016 Male High School Track Athlete of the Year by US Paralympics. After graduating from Syracuse High School, Woodhall became the first double amputee to receive an NCAA Division I scholarship, attending the University of Arkansas. He competed alongside non-disabled runners, earning a bronze medal in the 4x100m at the SEC Outdoor Championships and multiple All-American honors in relays. In 2020, he contributed to a silver medal 4x400m relay at the SEC Indoor Championships and was nominated for the NCAA Game Changer of the Year.

Woodhall continued to excel, winning a gold medal in the Men’s 400m T62 at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics and a bronze in the 4x100m Universal Relay. This achievement followed a bronze medal in the same 400m T62 event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympics. In 2024, he also secured two silver medals at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe for the 100m T64 and 400m T62. Beyond his athletic achievements, Woodhall has engaged with social media, sharing his story on platforms like TikTok and appearing on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” He is also an entrepreneur, co-founding Giant Hoodies, an oversized clothing company. Woodhall is married to Olympian Tara Davis-Woodhall, and together they have formed significant partnerships and maintain a joint YouTube channel, showcasing their combined influence in sports and media.