Quincy Hall already donned some gold bling even before making his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games.
The United States sprinter rocked a gold grill at the U.S. Olympic trials and kept his jewelry on for the Olympic 400-meter semifinal and final.
It may have been a perfect form of foreshadowing because Hall miraculously won gold after a late comeback in the final 100 meters.
NEVER doubt Quincy Hall. 😱
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 7, 2024
A EPIC comeback to win 400m GOLD! #ParisOlympics
📺 NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/qQJqfxrH9n
It marks Hall's first Olympic gold medal, giving him a perfect match to the gold grill that he's worn for the past couple of months. Why is the 26-year-old wearing a gold grill? Is it simply style or does it have a deeper meaning?
The Sporting News explores the topic below.
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Why does Quincy Hall have gold teeth at the Olympics?
There isn't a confirmed reason why Hall has been wearing a gold grill for the Olympics and U.S. Olympic trials.
That said, it's likely for style.
Gold teeth have been used for thousands of years, so this is nothing new. It's become a form of self-expression via jewelry, creating fashionable looks from all over the world.
Hall is bringing this look to the largest athletic stage, allowing fans across the globe to see his gold teeth while he wears a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Gold grill for the 400m gold medalist, Quincy Hall 🥇
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 7, 2024
First American to win gold in the 400m since '08. #Olympics pic.twitter.com/LajA4OD4Ng
Grills are notably popular in hip-hop thanks to artists such as Flavor Flav and Nelly. Nelly's 2005 song "Grillz" pumped even more steam into the trend after Flavor Flav popularized it in the 1980s.
Hall isn't the only athlete to wear grills either. Alvin Kamara wore a diamond grill in 2021 after receiving a large contract from the Saints. Nika Muhl wore a gold tooth representing Croatia at the 2024 WNBA Draft.
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How much does a gold grill cost?
A gold grill can vary in price depending on how specific someone wants it. Muhl's gold tooth was custom-made to pay homage to her home country Croatia.
If someone wanted diamonds on the grill, that would bump the price up more. Of course, the price will increase depending on how many teeth are being included in the grill.
A plain gold grill can cost about $150-250 per tooth, according to icecartel.com. Getting all 32 adult teeth included in the grill would cost $4,800-$8,000 based on this estimation. Prices likely vary depending on location, and it's possible that buying multiple teeth at once will lower the cost per tooth.
