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Quincy Hall, who won the 400 meters at the Paris Olympics following a dramatic late surge, has explained how his young daughters and animals fuel his mentality to do well in the 400 meters.
Reigning 400m Olympic gold medalist Quincy Hall has opened up about the mindset that has propelled him to the top of his sport, emphasizing the importance of mental strength, personal responsibility, and focus ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Hall, who clinched gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a blistering time of 43.40 seconds—the fifth-fastest ever—attributes much of his success to his ability to block out distractions and prioritize what truly matters.
For the father of two young daughters, Avery (7) and A'Lani (2), family and life's demands have become his greatest motivators.
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'A jog in the park for him!'-Olympic champion Quincy Hall on why he is scared of Noah Lyles adding 400m to his repertoire
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In a candid discussion on Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson's Night Cap podcast, Hall revealed how he maintains his composure under pressure, even in the face of fierce competition.
"I consider myself one of the most mentally strong athletes out there, and I don’t think there’s any pressure on me," he stated confidently. "Any time I go out there, it’s like me racing in a small meet. I don’t feel any pressure."
For Hall, success boils down to self-reliance and inner drive. With his coach based in California and unable to be present at every competition, Hall has had to find motivation within himself.
“When I’m out there competing by myself, I tell myself, ‘Come on Q, let’s go.’ If I don’t want it myself, no one else will want it for me,” he said.
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Hall’s perspective is shaped not only by his ambitions on the track but also by his responsibilities off it. He credits his daughters and the financial realities of life as key factors in developing a winning mindset.
“I’ve got bills to pay. I’ve got daughters. So, I’m just keeping it real,” he shared. “You’ve gotta train yourself to think like that. Your coach can teach you everything, but when you’re out there, it’s all on you.”
Reflecting on his journey to Olympic gold, Hall explained how he found success by decluttering his mind and focusing on the essentials.
"I just let a lot of stuff go that was a distraction and focused on myself," he recalled. "When I let go of everything, I stopped losing. I’m focusing on myself, focusing on my daughters, focusing on my animals, and seeing where that takes me."
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Hall’s journey to the top wasn’t without pivotal decisions. Known initially for his success in the 400m hurdles, Hall made the bold move to shift his focus to the 400m flat in pursuit of making the U.S. Olympic team. Two years later, the switch paid off with Olympic glory.
In Paris, Hall’s performance was a masterclass in resilience and strategy. Despite lagging in fourth place for much of the race, he surged in the final stretch to overtake Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith and Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga, claiming gold in dramatic fashion.
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