The Final Surge: Quincy Hall’s Golden Triumph in Paris 2024

Quincy Hall, born on July 28, 1998, in Kansas City, Missouri, has had a remarkable journey in track and field. His path to Olympic gold was paved with hard work, resilience, and a belief in his ability to overcome any challenge. Hall's journey to this victory began with his college career at the University of South Carolina, where he quickly established himself as a top contender in the 400m. He continued to develop his craft, earning a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships before making his Olympic debut in Paris.  

In the Men’s 400m Final at the Stade de France, Quincy Hall faced fierce competition, with Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith and Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga also vying for the top spot. As the race progressed, Hall was not leading but found another gear in the final stretch, digging deep to overtake his competitors. He crossed the finish line in a time of 43.40 seconds, just four hundredths of a second ahead of Hudson-Smith, to win the gold.  

Quincy Hall has established himself as one of the top 400m runners and hurdlers in the world, building a remarkable career marked by consistent success and personal bests. Starting his ascent in 2017, Hall won the 400m hurdles at the Pan American U20 Athletics Championships in Peru, setting a new personal best and championship record of 49.02 seconds. He continued to impress by setting a meet record in the 400m at the Stanford Invitational with a time of 45.32 seconds. In 2019, as a student at the University of South Carolina, Hall won the NCAA Outdoor Championship in the 400m hurdles, further cementing his status as a top-tier athlete. His prowess in the hurdles was evident as he also claimed the NACAC U23 Championship title in the same event that year.  

In 2022, Hall improved his personal best in the 400m hurdles to 48.10 seconds at the Prefontaine Classic. He showcased his versatility by winning gold in both the mixed 4x400m relay and the Men’s 4x400m relay at the NACAC Championships. His success continued into 2023, where he ran a personal best of 44.41 seconds to finish third in the 400m at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and later won a bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest with a new personal best of 44.37 seconds.  

In 2024, Hall’s dominance in the 400m was solidified when he won the BAUHAUS-galan in Stockholm and then set a world-leading personal best of 43.80 seconds at the Herculis Diamond League event in Monaco. These accomplishments paved the way for his gold medal victory in the Men’s 400m at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the pinnacle of his career so far.  

The choice of pink and purple hues in this artwork symbolizes the passion and energy that fueled Hall’s performance. Pink represents the warmth of his victory and the compassion he shows as a humble competitor, while purple symbolizes the nobility and prestige of becoming an Olympic champion.  

This piece serves as a visual narrative of Quincy Hall’s Olympic journey—a journey that exemplifies what it means to fight until the very end. His gold medal in the Men’s 400m is not just a testament to his speed and skill but also to his mental toughness and refusal to give up. Through this artwork, I aim to celebrate Quincy Hall’s remarkable achievement and the powerful story of his Olympic journey, a journey defined by perseverance, passion, and an unwavering belief in his potential.