Team USA’s Thrilling Performance in Men’s 400-Meter Final

Quincy Hall was buried in fourth place as the runners rounded the last bend.

PARIS, France — Quincy Hall stunned the world of Olympic track and field with a breathtaking comeback on Wednesday night. In the 400 meters event, Hall surged from behind to overtake three competitors and clinched the gold medal.

Hall, positioned in fourth place during the final turn, pushed past the runner on his outside and then sprinted ahead of two more to the inside. He completed the race in 43.40 seconds, marking the fourth-fastest time ever in the event. His celebration on the track included impromptu snow angels.

Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith secured the silver medal, while Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga took home the bronze.

Hall’s win makes him the first American since LaShawn Merritt in 2008 to capture gold in the 400 meters. This victory follows closely on the heels of American Cole Hocker’s stunning triumph in the men’s 1500 meters, where he also surged from behind to win.

In related events, Noah Lyles advanced to the 200 meters final after finishing second to Letsile Tebogo in the semifinal. Lyles is set to compete for the gold medal on Thursday.