Hunter Woodhall a US Sprinter finds inspiration close to home as he prepares for the upcoming par Olympic Games in Paris just two weeks ago he watched his wife Tara Davis Woodhall clinch the Olympic long jump gold medal now the 25-year-old has his sights set on his own gold competing in the 100 m t64 and 400 m t62 events wood Hall was present at the French Capital to cheer on his wife and was the first to celebrate with her after her triumphant jump sharing an emotional moment as she leapt into his arms reflecting on that day Woodhall described the experiences incredible and surreal expressing immense pride and happiness for his wife's achievement every day this year we've just tried to do the right things this is what we train for nothing is guaranteed in sports Anything Can Happen wood Hall told CNN sport before heading to Paris so when it actually does go the way that you plan and you just have that moment of relief it's surreal it was a really special moment the couple's Journey began in 2017 at a high school track meet and they tied the knot 5 years later their bond has only strengthened over time both on and off the track they train together follow similar diets and work hard to maintain a strong social media presence with their YouTube channel boasting over 86 66,000 subscribers the channel not only Chronicles their sporting achievements but also gives a glimpse into their relationship while Tara has now reached her goal of becoming an Olympic champion it is now Hunter's turn to strive for a similar feat at the Paro Olympics Paris marks his third appearance at the games following a bronze and silver win in Rio 2016 and another Bronze in Tokyo The elusive gold however remains his ultimate goal that's the goal wood Hall said having recently recovered from covid-19 this has been the most consistent I've ever been it's the most dialed in I've ever been and I'm running the best I've ever run I'm the most fit I've ever been Hunter wood Hall's Journey to the paral Olympics has been far from Easy born with a fused right ankle and fibular hemia in his left leg he underwent double amputation below the knees just before his first birthday this life-changing procedure allowed him to be fitted with prosthetic legs defying expectations that he would never walk growing up in a military family Woodhall and his two older brothers were initially homeschooled but were always encouraged to stay active his early years were filled with sports and chasing his brothers which he fondly recalls as a great environment however when he entered Public School in fifth grade he faced bullying and struggle to fit in due to his differences seeking a place where he felt comfortable he he turned to track and field unlike other sports where coaches were often hesitant to let him play track offered him a space to compete against himself and the clock a challenge he grew to love I found peace in that I found excitement in that it's just up to me to get a little bit better he said recalling how it took years of dedication for his talent to shine through I kind of fell in love with that process it got me to where I am now now one of the world's top Paras sprinters wood Hall is also a prominent figure at this year's paralympic games while increased visibility could add pressure he Embraces it seeing it as an opportunity to bring more attention to the Paralympics having recently supported his wife in Paris wood Hall believes he has a unique Advantage heading into the games his time in France allowed him to acclimate to the local conditions and familiarize himself with the stad to France where he hopes to achieve his dream of winning gold the visualization was huge just seeing how everything goes down seeing the stadium the practice track all of it he said wood Hall's pursuit of his first paralympic gold begins with the 100 m t64 Final on Monday followed by the 400 meters event later in the week regardless of the outcome he is grateful for the opportunity to compete at the highest level and live out what once seemed an Impossible Dream