In the men’s 400-meter final, Quincy Hall overcame all odds to win his first-ever Olympic gold medal.
It was the second consecutive year that the USA had swept the podium; it is the country’s first gold in the event since LaShawn Merritt in 2008.
Since Merritt took home a bronze in 2016, this is the first medal for the United States.
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Hall set a personal best by finishing the race in 43.40 seconds, 0.37 seconds slower than the world record.
Looking at his expression, he was determined to give it his all, even if he was starting the straightaway in fourth place.
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Even though Hall did not grab the lead until a few meters from the finish, it was sufficient to win.
Matthew Hudson-Smith of Great Britain took second place, trailing Hall by only 0.04 seconds, while Muzala Samukonga of Zambia took bronze with a time of 43.74.
With this gold medal, American track and fielders Ryan Crouser (shot put), Cole Hocker (1500M), and Noah Lyles (100M) have now won four individual gold medals.
It’s the 20th gold medal that the United States has won in the history of the Olympics, despite the current drought; the only other individual to win the event twice is Michael Johnson (1996, 2000).
The 26-year-old participated in the tournament and won a gold medal in the 4×400-meter relay. However, he placed third in the global championships the previous year.
