Quincy Hall became the latest American to electrify Olympic track and field with an out-of-nowhere comeback.
Quincy Hall, of the United States, crosses the finish line followed by Matthew Hudson-Smith, of Britain, in the men’s 400-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. SAINT-DENIS, France — Quincy Hall became the latest American to electrify Olympic track and field with an out-of-nowhere comeback Wednesday night, sprinting from far behind in the 400 meters to reel in three runners and capture the gold medal.
Hall is the first American since LaShawn Merritt in 2008 to capture gold in the one-lap race. His victory came an evening after American Cole Hocker came from far behind late to beat the favorites in the men’s 1500. Aurora's plans to condemn apartment building over conditions leave Venezuelan migrants facing uncertaintyColorado wildfire updates: Firefighters reach 82% containment on Quarry fireIn metro Denver's cooling housing market, high-end homes receive the cold shoulder
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