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Quincy Hall has withdrawn from Lausanne's Diamond League rematch, leaving fans eager for the showdown disappointed.
Olympic 400m gold medalist Quincy Hall has withdrawn from the highly anticipated rematch against Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith at the 2024 Lausanne leg of the Diamond League.
This unexpected turn of events has stirred considerable attention in the athletics world especially following their neck-and-neck race at the Paris Olympics.
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In Paris, Hall secured the gold medal in a dramatic finish edging out Hudson-Smith by a mere four-hundredths of a second with a time of 43.40 seconds marking a personal best and the fifth-fastest time in the event's history.
Hudson-Smith, who had set a new European record of 43.44 seconds, was left settling for silver in what was considered his race to lose.
The anticipated rematch in Lausanne was set to be a highlight of this season's Diamond League, potentially offering Hudson-Smith a shot at redemption.
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However, Hall's withdrawal has left fans and fellow athletes speculating about the reasons behind his decision.
The organizers did not provide a specific explanation for Hall's absence from the event list, further fueling speculation.
In addition to Hall, Bayapo Ndori of Botswana, another formidable competitor, has also pulled out of the race.
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Their slots have been filled by Eugene Omalla of the Netherlands and Great Britain's Charles Dobson reshuffling the deck for what was to be one of the most eagerly awaited races of the meet.
The race in Paris was historic not only for the tight finish but also because it saw five competitors finish in under 44 seconds.
Matthew Hudson-Smith will now have to set his sights on new rivals in Lausanne.
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Despite the change in competitors, the race remains a must-watch event, with athletes like Zambia's Muzala Samukonga who clinched the bronze in Paris with a personal best of 43.74 seconds still in the mix.
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