How Did Tara Davis and Hunter Woodhall Meet?

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall’s love story might as well be acted out in Netflix’s next rom-com. The pro athletes are are competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer, but back in 2017, Tara and Hunter met for the first time at a track meet. The couple broke down the details about the start of their relationship in a YouTube video a few years back, and it’s just as adorable as you’d expect.

It only seems appropriate that Tara and Hunter met at an athletic competition. When they were both 16, they traveled to the Simplot Games in Idaho — Tara from California and Hunter from Utah. They caught each other’s attention at different times. Hunter saw Tara race the hurdles, and told his best friend, “Damn, that girl is fine. I’m gonna marry that girl.” Later in the day, Tara saw Hunter stretching before his 400-meter event and sparks flew instantly. “I just saw him and was like, ‘Ooh, who’s that?'” Tara recalled. “I kinda just stared at him for a little bit.” But Tara would go on to make the first move and the rest is history.

This power couple has gone on to support each other through ups and downs, personally and professionally. Most recently, Hunter cheered Tara on in winning a gold medal for long jump during the Paris 2024 Olympics. “You inspire me every day to be great,” Hunter wrote Tara in a heartfelt post before the competition. We love a supportive king. Ahead, here’s everything we know about their strong bond, from how they first met to where they are now.