The sky’s the limit, and Quincy Wilson looks determined to reach it. The teenager stunned the world in Paris earlier this year when he became the youngest-ever American track star to win an Olympic gold. However, it looks like more good things are on their way, and the speedster’s girlfriend, Solai Russell, couldn’t be happier to see him flourish.

After his incredible Parisian campaign, Wilson has become a national sensation, almost overnight. From meeting up with legendary rapper Jay-Z to receiving special gifts from the Baltimore Ravens: it’s evident that the Bullis High School prodigy has his fans everywhere. And now, as the newest feather to Quincy’s already illustrious cap is revealed, Russell once again has the chance to profess her admiration for the Olympian.

Dazed100 recently named the Team USA athlete Quincy Wilson as an “inspirational young talent,” spotlighting him among rising stars in fashion, music, art, and beyond. The December 3 Instagram post highlighted Quincy alongside filmmakers Sean Wang and Jeannie Sui Wonder, as part of the Dazed 100 USA—powered by none other than New Balance. With that, Wilson’s status among his fans and the community was once again bolstered. As the British lifestyle magazine nodded its hat toward the track star and his achievements, Solai was justifiably overwhelmed with elation. Russell, a track runner herself, knows the high requirements the sport demands, and seeing her bae bask in admiration from his fans, she looks to be over the moon about it!

“Could never be more proud,” Russell wrote on her IG story from the same date, sharing the original post by Dazed. Wilson has found a spot in the first-ever dedicated USA list by the popular magazine, making Russell’s glee all the more understandable. The official website reads, “The Dazed 100 has always been about championing creativity and innovation, featuring the most inspiring change-makers from across the globe,” further cementing Quincy’s status.

In 2024 alone, the 16-year-old track celebrity turned heads with his consistent performance. In the months leading up to the Olympic Games, Wilson shattered the U-18 400m world record multiple times. Then, at the American Track League in Gainesville, he went on to complete the 400m run in a jaw-dropping 44.20 second: the best U-18 in the event at the moment. Naturally, the possibilities of an enigmatic career made every track connoisseur take notice of the 16-year-old, and Solai Russell is only one among the many fans who are smitten by Quincy’s running prowess.

Getting back to reality, Quincy Wilson looks ahead

Just weeks after making history in the City of Love, Wilson had to return to school, and even he was having a hard time coming to terms with it. “Dang, I really got school in two and a half weeks,” he wrote on social media, underscoring how everything felt surreal to him. On the other hand, finishing school is high on the priority list for the track star with his hopes to go to college to continue with his electrifying career in the coming days. And thanks to his incredible performance at the 33rd Olympics, it looked like every track and field program in the country wanted him on their roster.

When Wilson visited Texas Tech in November, Paralympian Hunter Woodhall instead wanted him to consider the possibility of being part of Kansas State. “Come seee us at k- state bro,” urged Tara Davis-Woodhall’s husband, highlighting the popularity of Quincy. But right now, school is the first thing of the to-do list, and Wilson’s return to the campus couldn’t have been better.

On homecoming day, Wilson and Russell dressed up in their best attires looked suave in each other’s presence. Russell was head over heels throughout the day, and shared their snaps on social media with the caption, “My heart“. Rightfully so! What new heights do you foresee for Quincy Wilson in the coming days? Tell us in the comment section below!