Quincy Hall is revved up and ready to take the Olympic stage by storm! After clocking the 9th fastest 400m time in America with a 43.80s at the Monaco Diamond League, the pressure is on for him in Paris. As he gears up for the opening round on Sunday, August 4, anticipation is through the roof. But just how prepared is he to steal the show in the 400m? Well, EssentiallySports has the inside track news.

Reporting live from Paris, our correspondent Shreya Verma caught up with Hall in an Exclusive EssentiallySports Interview. The athlete, with a radiant smile and his golden teeth visible, spilled the beans on his intense preparations and his strategy to outdo his competitors.

When Exclusive EssentiallySports Interview correspondent Shreya Verma asked, “How’s it going, Quincy?”

Quincy Hall replied, “Now it is going good…”

EssentiallySports: “How’s your training going?”

Quincy Hall: “Training is going good. I’m going to display what I’ve been doing.”

EssentiallySports: “Do you have any special message for your competitors?”

Quincy Hall: “Nah! I don’t think I have a special message for my competitors. I can just say, everybody, Good luck! I’m ready to run, and I hope you guys are ready to run too.”

It seems Quincy doesn’t want to make statements, but Hall wants to show the world what he is capable of. As they say, “action speaks louder than words.” It seems he is following the theory in life. Over the years, Hall has been gaining attention by enhancing his speed in each race he participates in, starting with his debut competition in May. During the Olympic Trials, he set records with times of 44.42 and 44.17 to win the championship, showing that he is truly dedicated and not just talking big. Nevertheless, he will encounter competition from Matthew Hudson Smith of Team GB, who holds the record and currently leads the world with a season-best time of 43.74.

Among the contenders are Christopher Morales Williams from Canada, boasting a record of 44.49, and Michael Norman from the USA, who holds a best of 43.45 and a season-best of 44.21. Steven Gardiner, the champion from the Bahamas, will be striving to retain his title despite his personal best of 43.48 and season best of 44.39 falling slightly behind some competitors. With competition ahead, do you believe Quincy Hall has what it takes to emerge victorious and steal the spotlight?

How Quincy Hall’s mother’s support shaped his sporting journey

Quincy Hall’s journey from a five-year-old racing his family members to an Olympic athlete is nothing short of inspiring. The 2024 Games in Paris mark a big milestone for Hall. Reflecting on his early start, Hall recalls, “I raced my older cousin and my uncle, and I beat them when I was just five years old.” His mother’s decision to enroll him in track that same week set the stage for his outstanding career. Even during the interview, his mother was present at the scene and clicked a quick picture of an exuberant Quincy and Shreya together!

Now a proud South Carolina graduate with a degree in sociology, Hall is eyeing a future in coaching after his competitive days are over. His accolades include the 2019 NCAA Outdoor National Championship in the 400-meter hurdles and multiple SEC titles, showcasing his dedication and prowess on the track. This summer, he trained with South Carolina assistant coach Kevin Brown, who praised Hall’s work ethic, saying, “He trains really hard and is very dedicated. It’s awesome to see our athletes in the Olympics, and it reinforces the commitment we have at South Carolina to help them reach their dreams.”

For Hall, making the U.S. Olympic team with a personal best of 44.17 at the trials feels like a dream realized. “It feels really good to know that all the work I’ve put in on the track is paying off,” Hall said. As a devoted father of two and a man who values family, faith, and hard work, Hall remains focused on his primary goal: racing. “I’m there to lock in and have fun,” he emphasized. With the 400-meter opening round set for Sunday, August 4, Hall is ready to let his performance speak for itself on the Olympic stage. If you want to know more about him and many other athletes, take a peek at EssentiallySports’ Exclusive Interviews Archive today!