Summary
Quincy Hall surged from behind in fourth place to win Olympic gold in the men's 400. “The race was anyone’s at that point,” Hall said afterward.
After decades of downturns, USATF entered these Games primed to make the boldest of statements. But they still had to come out here and perform. Perform they did.
In mid-July, at a Diamond League event just before the Olympics started, Hall turned in a 43.80-second lap. The men’s 400-meter race had been described in recent months as underwhelming.
Hall’s mother, Leica, is at the top of any list of his supporters. She introduced him to the sport of running, reminding him that it was better to run than work. He turned pro and won two medals at the 2023 world championships.
Aftalion says the end of a 400-meter race in world competition is not dominated by finishing kicks. It’s more about sustaining maximum velocity for as long as possible.
The Americans are surging. Consider that an opportunity to further distinguish this Olympics for USATF. Or like Hall on Wednesday, maintain their maximum velocity.
