Quincy Hall is an American track and field athlete specializing in the 400 meters and 400-meter hurdles. He achieved Olympic glory by winning the gold medal in the 400 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Quincy Hall was born on July 31, 1998, marking the beginning of his journey in the world of athletics.
Quincy Hall's talent shone brightly in 2016 when he clinched the Missouri State High School Championship in the 400 meters, setting a new MSHSAA state record with an impressive time of 46.82 seconds.
Quincy Hall's exceptional skills were on full display at the 2017 California Community College Athletic Association Championships. He led his team to a state title, claiming victory in the 4x400m relay, 400m, and 400m hurdles.
Quincy Hall's star continued to rise in 2017. He set a championship record at the Pan American U20 Athletics Championships in Peru, winning the 400m hurdles with a personal best time of 49.02 seconds. Adding to his achievements, he set a new meet record of 45.32 seconds in the 400m at the Stanford Invitational.
Quincy Hall's dominance in the 400m hurdles continued in 2018 when he secured another victory at the Stanford Invitational, showcasing his consistency and prowess on the track.
Quincy Hall's exceptional year continued into 2019 with impressive victories at both the NCAA Outdoor Championship and the NACAC U23 Championship, further solidifying his status as a rising star in the 400m hurdles.
In October 2021, Quincy Hall experienced the joy of fatherhood with the birth of his daughter, A'Lani Hall.
At the 2022 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Quincy Hall demonstrated his continuous improvement by setting a new personal best time of 48.10 seconds in the 400m hurdles. His success continued at the 2022 NACAC Championships, where he secured gold medals in both the mixed 4x400m relay and the men's 4x400m relay, showcasing his versatility and teamwork.
Quincy Hall's determination and speed were on full display at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. He achieved a new personal best time of 44.41 seconds in the 400m final, securing a commendable third-place finish.
Quincy Hall's exceptional performance at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest earned him a bronze medal in the 400 meters final. He achieved a personal best time of 44.37 seconds, solidifying his place among the world's elite athletes.
Quincy Hall's winning streak continued in 2024 with a victory in the 400 meters at the BAUHAUS-galan in Stockholm on June 2nd.
On July 12, 2024, Quincy Hall etched his name in the record books with a world-leading and personal best time of 43.80 seconds in the 400 meters at the Herculis Diamond League event in Monaco.
In a stunning victory at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Quincy Hall secured the gold medal in the 400 meters, solidifying his place as a track and field legend.