Quincy Hall compares himself to a dog after stealing 400m gold in dramatic Paris 2024 Olympics final

In one of the most thrilling finals of the 2024 Olympic Games, American sprinter Quincy Hall produced a remarkable comeback to win the men's 400m gold medal at the Stade de France.

Hall, who had promised to win gold this year, trailed the field for much of the race before making a dramatic surge down the final stretch.

Trailing in sixth place as the runners hit the final curve, the 26-year-old found an extra gear to power past his rivals and cross the line first in a new personal best time of 43.40 seconds and also the fifth fastest time in 400m history.

The American's stunning victory denied Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith, who led for most parts of the final, the gold, with the European record holder having to settle for silver in 43.44s.

Zambia's Muzala Samukonga claimed the bronze in a new national record of 43.74s, marking his country's first Olympic medal in the event in 28 years.

Hall, who has been working tirelessly with his coach, said the key to his success was his refusal to give up.

"I don't give up. I just grit, I grind. I've got determination. Anything I think will get me to that line, I think of it. A lot of hurt, a lot of pain. I just won. It's over. For the next four years, I can say I'm an Olympic champion."

The American's dramatic come-from-behind victory was one of the standout performances of the evening session at the Stade de France, delighting the capacity crowd and capping off a thrilling day of athletics action at the Paris 2024 Olympics.