“Can I take a selfie?” “Lemme get that bib!” The crowd at U.S. Indoors was all over Quincy Wilson after his 400m race. But then again, who could blame them? Since breaking his high school indoor record of 45.66 seconds at the NB Indoor Grand Prix in February, he has been on a roll. Not to mention, he took down some heavy-hitters by way of his win. This includes the likes of Olympic 4th placer, Jereem Richards, as well. But while Quincy is getting the public’s affection and making an easy game out of adults, someone has something to say about it. But who?

Well, for that, we need to go back to the US Indoors. After Quincy Wilson crossed the finish line, the crowd went absolutely bananas. It was like they couldn’t get enough of him—everyone was scrambling just to get a glimpse of the track star. But what seemed like a simple celebration quickly turned into chaos. The excitement got so wild that security had a tough time keeping things under control, and it ended up turning into a full-on security incident.

Rodney Green and Justin Gatlin recently broke all this down on their “Ready Set Go” podcast. They were all about Quincy’s insane 400m performance, especially his 45.66 time. Green was hyped, saying, “It was definitely Quincy’s moment,” and adding, “Man, I agree, boy, he did that!” They both agreed it was one of the best 400m races they’d seen in a while. But what really stood out to them, though, was the chaos that followed.

Green compared the scene to something out of a celebrity frenzy, like the madness around Lil’ Bow Wow or even Michael Jackson. “They got him like he’s Lil’ Bow Wow. Boy, do you remember ‘I Love Girls’ by Lil’ Bow Wow? Pandemonium, bro, pandemonium!” he said.

The whole thing got so wild that a security guard fell over the railing, trying to keep the crowd back. Green remembered Quincy rushing off, saying, “I gotta get up outta here, hold on.” It was like fans just couldn’t let him go. No, they went crazy! But how does this 17-year-old handle all that fame?

The real Quincy Wilson behind the fame

Last year, when Quincy Wilson won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics at just 16, everything changed, not just for him but for his parents too. Suddenly, fame was a big part of their lives, but they’ve worked hard to keep Quincy grounded through it all. His parents, Monique and Roy, both know how to keep him focused.

Monique, who played basketball and soccer, and Roy, a former football player and Navy officer, provide the solid foundation he needs. His mother’s advice to Quincy has been simple but powerful: “Stay real.” Despite the growing attention, they make sure Quincy remembers who he is, staying true to his roots as a regular high schooler.

In the face of widespread attention, Quincy’s parents guide him through his academic path by working quietly in the background. The move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Gaithersburg, Maryland, was a significant sacrifice made to allow his training under top-level coaches.

Roy explains, “We say no to a lot of things, not because we don’t want him to do them, but to let him develop normally.” Quincy appreciates their sacrifices, saying, “My mom has put everything into me, and my father as well. Just knowing you’re running for your family… It’s a great thing.” In the end, it’s all about finding that balance between the spotlight and staying true to himself.

And as fans, we can see just how successful that way of thinking has been. With Quincy trying to do both academics as well as athletics all while trying for excellence in both, it is heartwarming to see the least. But just like his parents want, the young man is also doing pretty well to become a good person. What do you guys think?