History of Hunter Woodhall in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 7, 2024

Hunter Woodhall is an American track and field athlete who achieved significant success in the Paralympics. He won a gold medal in the Men's 400 m T62 at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, building on his previous accomplishment of winning a bronze medal in the same event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

February 17, 1999: Birth of Hunter Woodhall

Hunter Woodhall was born on February 17, 1999.

2015: International Debut and World Championship Medals

Hunter Woodhall began competing internationally with the U.S. National Paralympic Team while in high school. His international debut was in 2015 at the IPC Athletics World Championships, where he won a silver and a bronze medal.

2016: Paralympic Success and Recognition

In 2016, Hunter Woodhall achieved a ranking of 20th in America in the 400m run with a time of 47.32 seconds. He participated in the Summer Paralympics, winning bronze in the men's 400 meters and silver in the men's 200 meters. His achievements led to September 15th being declared "Hunter Woodhall Day" by Syracuse City's Mayor. He was also recognized as the 2016 Male High School Track Athlete of the Year.

2016: Paralympic Medals and NCAA Scholarship

In 2016, Hunter Woodhall won a bronze and a silver medal at the Summer Paralympics. He also became the first double amputee to receive an NCAA Division I scholarship.

2017: Meeting Tara Davis-Woodhall

Hunter Woodhall first met Tara Davis-Woodhall at a track meet in Idaho in 2017.

2020: Paralympic Bronze Medal

Hunter Woodhall won a bronze medal in the Men's 400 m T62 at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

2020: NCAA Achievements and TikTok Fame

In 2020, during his time at the University of Arkansas, Hunter Woodhall's story on TikTok about losing his legs led to an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and a $20,000 award to support his Paralympic aspirations.