American track and field athlete Quincy Hall stunned spectators at the Paris Olympics by making an extraordinary comeback to win the gold medal in the 400 meters with a time of 43.40 seconds, the fourth-fastest in history. Hall’s victory marked the first time an American had won gold in the event since LaShawn Merritt in 2008. The win came hot on the heels of teammate Cole Hocker’s surprise victory in the men’s 1,500 meters.
Meanwhile, the U.S. women’s basketball team continued its winning streak by defeating Nigeria in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals against Australia. In weightlifting, Hampton Morris clinched a bronze medal, becoming the first American male weightlifter to win an Olympic medal in four decades. The U.S. women’s pursuit team also secured a gold medal in cycling after years of falling short.
Elsewhere, the U.S. figure skating team finally received their gold medals after the Russian team was disqualified due to doping violations. China dominated the artistic swimming team event, securing the gold medal and marking a significant step forward for the sport.
Overall, Day 12 of the Paris Olympics saw several impressive performances from American athletes across various disciplines, solidifying their position as strong contenders in the ongoing games.
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