Quincy Hall delivered a thrilling comeback victory in the men's 400 meters at the Paris Olympics, finishing in 43.40 seconds to claim gold, marking the first U.S. victory in this event since 2008. Starting in fourth place as the runners approached the final bend, Hall surged ahead of three competitors, including Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith, who took silver. This win follows American Cole Hocker's impressive performance in the 1500 meters the previous night. Additionally, Noah Lyles advanced to the 200 meters final, showcasing the strong performance of U.S. athletes at these Games. Highlights from Day 12 also included a silver medal in the men's steeplechase for Kenneth Rooks and a record-setting pole vault win for Australia's Nina Kennedy. Hall celebrated his victory by dropping to the track to perform snow angels, embodying the joyous spirit of Olympic competition.