Gold medal performance: Raytown South alum Quincy Hall wins men's 400M

KANSAS CITY, Mo — Raytown South alum Quincy Hall came back to win a thrilling men’s 400-meter race Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Hall had to overcome several runners down the stretch before crossing the finish line in first place, earning a gold medal for Team USA.

Hall's family gathered in his brother's Kansas City home to watch the race Wednesday afternoon.

“We knew he could do it," said sister Corinthia Hall. "I was saying all week he was going to take it, so we knew he could do it.”

Hall ran the 400 in 43:40, one of the fastest times in history in the race.

It's the first gold medal for Team USA in the event since 2008.

Hall's brother, Milton, who hosted the gathering, was overcome with joy.

He called his mother over FaceTime to share the experience with her while she watched from the stands in Paris.

"Apex competitor," Milton said after his brother's race. "He’s from the Show Me State. He can show you better than he can tell you.”

A handful of Hall's former coaches were also in attendance. They said Hall's work ethic carried him from club track to the world's biggest stage.

“He has this relentless push to be great, and that is what we are seeing right now,” said former Raytown South High School coach Byron Von Leggett.

PHOTOS | Raytown South alum Quincy Hall takes home gold medal in men's 400M

Raytown Schools took to social media to congratulate Hall, too.

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