How do you stop Quincy Wilson? Right now, you don’t! The 17-year-old Olympic 4x400m gold medalist just delivered another masterclass in the 400m. On March 15, he stormed to victory at the New Balance Nationals, clocking 45.71 in the 400m, which was just .05s off his high school national record. Andrew Salvodon pushed him to the edge, closing in around the final turn, but Wilson’s surge held. The Bullis School star now owns three of the four fastest high school times ever. His dominance in the 400m is becoming undeniable, but as the dust settled, one reaction stood out—his girlfriend took notice. And what did she say?

Solai Russell reshared a post from Citius Mag on her story on 15th March, which showed Wilson in his white Bullis tank top and blue shorts, race bib reading “WILSON,” as he powered through the finish line, shattering the tape marked “Records are meant to be broken” and the New Balance logo. Behind him, Andrew Salvodon chases in a purple jersey. The image was stamped with bold gold text: “CHAMPION.” Above it, “400 Meters.” Below, is his winning time: 45.71. And then the caption: “QUINCY ALWAYS GETS THE JOB DONE.” Solai didn’t need many words. She simply reshared it, adding, “we alr knew what it was. so proudddd .” A quiet, knowing nod to Wilson’s dominance!

Solai Russell’s admiration for Quincy Wilson has never been a secret. Long before his latest achievement, she had shown her support. So when Wilson, then 16-year-old track and field athlete, was named the youngest person in the ‘Dazed 100′ “inspirational young talent” list last year. Wilson’s inclusion was already a remarkable feat, and it became more special as he shared the spotlight with acclaimed filmmakers like Jeannie Sui Wonder and Sean Wang. Overwhelmed by the recognition, Solai took to her Instagram story to reshare Dazed’s post with a caption, “Could never be more proud.”

The relationship between Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson and Solai Russell isn’t just another sports world relationship, but it’s rooted in shared history and mutual respect. Their story begins at Maryland’s Bullis School, where they formed a friendship before they became partners. What makes their connection distinctive is how Wilson has embraced the entire Russell family. He’s been spotted supporting Solai’s brother Zion, who plays for the Niagara Purple Eagles. Young Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson showed his dedication to the Russell family last November when he took time to support Solai’s brother. “Tuned in Etherealzionrussell,” Wilson posted on his Instagram story as he watched Zion and the Niagara Purple Eagles take on Houghton. The support seemed to bring good fortune, and the Purple Eagles dominated with a convincing 100-65 victory over Houghton.

Not only that, but Quincy Wilson shares a great bond with her sister Masai Rusell. The athletic power trio, Quincy, Solai, and Masai, linked up at a Rod Wave concert last year, documenting their night out with luxury rentals and plenty of energy. Masai, keeping it simple in the comments on their photos, summed it up best: “😍😍😍 period.”

With that kind of athletic pedigree around him, it’s no surprise that Quincy Wilson has been making waves on the track this season, proving he’s a star in his own right.

A brief synopsis of Quincy Wilson’s season

On January 18, Quincy Wilson stepped onto the track at the VA Showcase, for the 500m dash. He had conquered this distance before. But in a twist no one saw coming, Andrew Salvodon stormed past him in the final stretch, which was history with a jaw-dropping 1:00.49. The crowd fell silent. Wilson was beaten by two seconds!

Fast forward to February 2, and Wilson was in no mood for second place. The New Balance Grand Prix wasn’t just another race, it was his statement. Lining up against elite runners like Will Sumner and Jereem Richards, he played it smart. Through 200 meters, he stayed patient. Then, with the instincts of a champion, he surged. The clock stopped at 45.66. A new U.S. high school and World U18 indoor record. Quincy Wilson wasn’t going anywhere.

Three weeks later, he tested himself against the nation’s best at the USA Indoor Championships. Heavy traffic, lane battles, a fight to the finish—Wilson clawed his way to fifth in 46.13. No record this time, but a lesson was learned. The invitation to World Indoors arrived, but school came first. Quincy Wilson addressed his decision on Instagram in February: “This weekend was a true blessing. I had the opportunity to race alongside the top 400m runners in the country and gained valuable experience for future indoor competitions.”

On declining the Team USA invite, he was clear: “I’m grateful to have received the invitation to join Team USA in Nanjing, China, but of course, school comes first!” Then, on March 15, he delivered again. The clock keeps ticking, and so does Wilson!