Quincy Hall, a standout athlete from the University of South Carolina, has achieved Olympic glory. Hall triumphed in the 400 meters final at Stade de France on Wednesday, clocking an impressive time of 43.40 seconds. This victory makes him the first USC athlete to medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
At 26, Hall adds this Olympic gold to his accolades as an NCAA champion and a world champion.
“This means a lot,” Hall shared with the media post-race. “I’ve been putting in a lot of work. I told you guys I was going to get a gold medal this year, and I guess I just showed you I did it. I know I can win. I knew it today. That’s what I’ve been doing my whole career.”
In a thrilling race, Hall surged from fourth place at the curve to secure his win, achieving the fourth fastest time ever recorded in the 400 meters. “I was just thinking, ‘Get home, sir. Get home, sir,’” Hall reflected on his dramatic finish. Coming into Paris, Hall held the third fastest time of the year in the 400 meters (43.80, per World Athletics). He qualified for his first Olympic Games with a 44.17 at the U.S. Olympic Trials in June and dominated his preliminary and semifinal heats in Paris with times of 44.28 and 43.95, respectively.
Quincy Hall, former Gamecock. Photo: NBC Sports
Previously, Hall was part of Team USA’s gold-medal winning 4×400-meters relay at the 2023 World Championships, and he finished third in the individual 400 meters at the same event. In 2019, he claimed victory in the 400-meter hurdles at the Outdoor NCAA Championships.
“As long as I can start the race, I know I can finish,” Hall said. “You can’t outrun a dog. A dog will chase you forever.”
Gamecocks in the Olympics:
- Aliyah Abrams, track & field (Guyana)
- Laeticia Amihere, basketball (Canada)
- Francisco Cerundolo, tennis (Argentina)
- Sabrina D’Angelo, soccer (Canada)
- Anass Essayi, track & field (Morocco)
- Eric Favors, track & field (Ireland)
- Quincy Hall, track & field (United States)
- Nanna Koerstz Madsen, golf (Denmark)
- Tom Peribonio, swimming (Ecuador)
- Tatiana Salcutan, swimming (Moldova)
- Julia Vincent, diving (South Africa)
- A’ja Wilson, basketball (United States)
Stay tuned to Crime and Cask News for more updates on our Olympic champions.
