New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton and his wife, Olympic heptathlete and world champion Anna Hall Slayton, are sharing intimate details of their faith-driven relationship, including the difficulties they faced in choosing to abstain from sex until after their April wedding.
In a recent episode of the “Talk The Walk” podcast, the couple discussed their decision to “re-wait” until marriage, a choice Slayton described as particularly challenging.
“When we did make the decision to try to abstain until marriage, that was hard,” Slayton said in a clip from the interview, which has circulated widely on social media. “The year in all aspects. Trying to follow God and his word to the best of your ability.”
The pair, who met at Randalls Island Track and Field Stadium in New York City in 2024, quickly connected after Slayton initially reached out via Instagram DM. Their relationship progressed rapidly: they dated for a little over a year before Slayton proposed at the same stadium where they met in November 2025. They tied the knot on April 11, 2026, at the historic Oheka Castle on Long Island in a ceremony featured in Vogue Weddings.
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Both high-profile athletes with demanding schedules — Slayton in the NFL and Hall competing at the elite level in track and field — the couple has spoken about prioritizing faith, patience, and spiritual connection amid long-distance periods and intense training. The podcast conversation highlighted how their commitment to abstinence strengthened their bond and aligned with their Christian values.
Slayton and Hall have been open about the broader challenges of their whirlwind romance, including navigating careers that often keep them apart. In Vogue, Slayton reflected on their wedding day as feeling like “a dream,” adding, “It is hard to believe something like that was real, but it was, and it feels incredible to know that I was a part of something so special before God and family.”
Their story has resonated with fans, particularly within faith communities, as an example of balancing professional sports, romance, and personal convictions. The full podcast episode delves deeper into their testimonies, love story, and how they continue to prioritize God, spouse, and career in that order.
Slayton, a veteran receiver known for his speed and reliability with the Giants, and Hall, a reigning world champion in the heptathlon, represent a modern power couple in the sports world. Their willingness to discuss personal struggles, including the emotional and spiritual demands of waiting until marriage, offers a candid perspective rarely shared by athletes at their level.
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