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The Penn Relays, a highly anticipated three-day event held from April 25-27, 2024, at the iconic Franklin Field in Philadelphia, delivered unforgettable moments. However, for Quincy Wilson and his team, things didn’t go as planned.

Wilson, a rising star in the US junior circuit, had showcased remarkable performances throughout the 2024 season, particularly in the 400m category. Despite being a favorite for the upcoming United States Olympic Trials, the finals didn’t culminate as expected for him.

In the 4x400m relay event, the 16-year-old American prodigy finished his leg in an impressive 44.37 seconds. Although his team, Bullis, secured third place with an overall time of 3:13.10 minutes, Kingston College emerged as the winner. While the outcome was disheartening, fans knew how to cheer the young star up.

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Quincy Wilson put up a post on 28th April on his Instagram and added a new post on his official account with 46k+ following.  The image features his black-and-white image along with a bold comment, “365 days we’ll be back.” In a very short period, the post garnered more than 12k likes and tons of comments. Fans couldn’t help but rally to show their support & admiration.

Fans heartwarming gesture made headlines in track world

Netizens flooded the comment section with encouraging messages. Take a look.

One supporter exclaimed, “Oh yeah it’s about to get ugly when you come back,” Another acknowledged his effort, stating, “Don’t be mad about the results, you slid and carried ur relay team! Tuff.” A third commenter expressed sheer enthusiasm, exclaiming, “HIMOTHY!!!!!!! Amazing showing at Penn!!!! Absolutely incredible!!!” To this another fan expressed a passionate follower, highlighting the athlete’s exceptional talent and potential, “Amazing talent  just getting started. This isn’t it.“Bro carried his team,” remarked a supporter, applauding the athlete’s performance and contribution to the team’s effort.

Lastlly, “Don’t be mad about the results, you slid and carried ur relay team! Tuff,” cheered another fan, acknowledging the athlete’s resilience and leadership.

In the sea of comments, Quincy Wilson found a wave of encouragement and praise from fans, illustrating the love he has gained over the years from the track and field world. How do you see young star in olympics? Would he be able to give a tough fight to the competitiors? Share your thoughts with is in comments.

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