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Tara Davis-Woodhall won gold at the Paris Olympics — now it’s her husband’s turn

Hunter Woodhall will compete in two track events at the Paralympic Games.

Tara Davis-Woodhall, left, of the United States, celebrates with her husband Hunter Woodhall after winning the women's long jump final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) (Bernat Armangue, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Tara Davis-Woodhall made two especially memorable jumps at the 2024 Paris Games.

The first came in the women’s long jump event, when, on her fourth leap, she soared 7.10 meters, good enough to secure her first Olympic gold medal.

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The second came after she won the gold, when she ran over to the stands and jumped into the arms of her husband, Hunter.

“You’re the Olympic champion!” he yelled. “You did it!”

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