What happens when you finally live the dream? Olympic gold, million-dollar deals, your name in lights — it’s everything a track and field star could ask for, right? Well, Tara Davis-Woodhall has all of that and more. She’s got a 2024 Olympic gold medal in long jump, a net worth hovering around $2 million, and a brand lineup that sounds like a shopping haul — Nike, Netflix, Bath & Body Works, UGG, Stanley, Tecovas. And yet, somehow, she’s still the same Tara. Why? According to her, the secret lies inside four walls.

In an interview with the Skimm, Tara and her husband, Hunter Woodhall, sat down to talk life post-Olympics. Fame, fortune, sponsorships, public speaking gigs — it all came crashing in after Paris. But when asked how she’s stayed so level-headed, Tara delivered a mic-drop quite that left even the interviewer stunned: “My life changed a lot, but our four walls didn’t.” She explained, “We got new sponsorships, we are going and speaking at all these engagements, but like, in between our four walls, our team is the same. Our passion is the same, the love that we have for each other is the same, our priorities are the same.” That kind of clarity doesn’t come from a social media filter — it comes from staying close to your roots.

Let’s not forget what this couple just pulled off. On August 8, 2024, Tara Davis-Woodhall claimed Olympic gold in the women’s long jump with a jaw-dropping leap of 7.10 meters, taking down defending champ Malaika Mihambo. Then, just weeks later, Hunter followed suit. On September 6, at the Paralympics in the same Paris stadium, he clocked 46.36 seconds to win his first Paralympic gold in the men’s 400m T62, edging out world record holder Johannes Floors. Together, they became the golden couple of athletics — one Olympic gold, one Paralympic gold, and one seriously powerful bond.

Now, they’ve traded the chaos of Olympic fanfare for something a little slower — and a lot more grounded. They’ve moved to Manhattan, Kansas, where Tara has taken on a new role as assistant coach for the Kansas State University track and field team. The cameras may have followed them home, but their feet are still firmly planted on the ground. “It’s like we get to share, actually, the small town in Kansas,” Tara said. From international stardom to coaching in the Midwest, Tara and Hunter prove that no matter how high you jump or how fast you run, it’s who you come home to that really keeps you grounded. But none of it would have been possible without the support of her husband.

Tara and Hunter Woodhall’s teamwork fuels their success both on and off the track

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall’s love story is a real heart-warmer. They first crossed paths in 2017 at a high school track meet, and even though they were at different universities, they made their long-distance relationship work. Eventually, Tara moved to Arkansas so they could train together, and in 2022, they tied the knot at a vineyard in Texas. Their connection goes beyond just being partners in love—they’re teammates in everything. As Tara said, “We hold each other accountable – we’re a partnership, we’re a team, and every day, it’s a new experience, but we get to do it together, so it makes it ten times better.”

The couple’s bond really shone during the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Tara Davis-Woodhall won gold in the women’s long jump, and the moment she ran into Hunter’s arms went viral. Tara said, “He’s my biggest supporter, and I guess the whole world got to see how much he supports me,” and it was clear from that hug just how deep their connection is.

And yet, how amazing is the unique living style that is part of their faith? They train together, cook together, and just make the most of every moment. In the words of Hunter, “We do everything together. We train at the exact same time, go to the weight room the same time, we come home, we cook together… It’s more like we’re just enjoying what we’re doing.” Of course, that’s not all it is, but it seems their friendship embodies both athletic life dream and joy, and elevates each other with every step they take.