“When I got the call, I was ecstatic. I started running around the house. It was just a moment for me because everybody dreams about going to the Olympics as a young kid,” said 16-year-old Quincy Wilson about making his first Olympic team. The junior from Potomac, Maryland’s Bullis School is making headlines worldwide for his consecutive victories. At the Pearcy Beard Track of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Wilson shattered his own record at the Puma ATL Holloway Pro Classics on July 19th.

The meet served as a final race for athletes set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Wilson seized the opportunity to rewrite history once again. At such a young age, Quincy Wilson is making waves in track and field as he sets his sights on the Paris Olympics. His relentless drive and dedication have made him a standout, poised to make a significant impact on the grandest stage. Now, Wilson has more history to write as he prepares for the Paris Olympics.

Quincy Wilson has more history to write

On July 20, in a tweet from Citius Mag, they shared a clip from an interview with Quincy Wilson from Holloway Pro Classics. They quoted Wilson who was heard after the race saying, “🗣️ At the Trials, I knew I left something out. I told my coach, ‘I don’t want to feel that feeling again. I want to go try again. I came out here and executed my race. And showed what I left out at the Trials. I had a lot left.” They further praised him writing, “The sky is the limit, @QuincyWilson5”. On Friday, at the Classics, Quincy Wilson delivered outstanding performances, including setting a new U18 World record in the 400m with a time of 44.20s.

This is the third time he has lowered his personal best, the U18 world record, and the high school national record, previously achieving 44.69 seconds, 44.66 seconds, and 44.59 seconds. Furthermore, having raced against Olympian Deadmon and leaving him behind at 44.23 seconds, Wilson has risen to number 6 in the world rankings. This is made even more exciting considering Wilson will be a part of the 1600m relay event in Paris this August. Gearing up for his first Olympics, Wilson will continue to train under coach Joe Lee, starting with a rigorous workout regimen to enhance his speed and endurance, followed by various sprints such as 200m, 300m, 400m, 500m, and 600m.

This comprehensive training approach allows him to properly prepare for the 400m. Quincy Wilson emphasizes the importance of maintaining mental and spiritual strength throughout his demanding routines. An essential part of his regimen includes what he calls the “little things,” such as hydration, sleep, nutrition, and mental focus. He also dedicates time to analyzing his performance and identifying areas for improvement. This meticulous attention to detail has led him to create a masterful track and field portfolio.

Quincy Wilson’s records made his Olympic qualification possible 

Quincy Wilson has accumulated five AAU Junior Olympics Games titles and several podium finishes at prestigious meets like the Millrose Games and Florida Relays, with a time of 45.19 seconds. Additionally, he was the 2023 New Balance Indoor Nationals champion as a freshman in the 400m field, clocking in at 45.67s. His coach explained Wilson’s mindset saying, “He’s not afraid when he comes in here. He’s not intimated. He believes he belongs because he does.” Keeping this up in the US Olympic trials held in Eugene, Wilson aced the 400m category.

In the opening round, he secured a time of 44.66s, setting a new U18 record, surpassing the record held by Darrell Robinson for 42 years. He further lowered this time in the semifinals, finishing at 44.59s. However, he placed sixth in the finals with a time of 44.94s and did not qualify for the 400m individual race.

However, USATF called coach Joe Lee back to invite Wilson onto the 4x400m relay team. “The call came directly to me from USA Track & Field,” Lee let USA TODAY know. “I called Quincy afterwards with the good news.” Quincy Wilson, now the youngest US track and field Olympian ever at just 16, is rigorously preparing for the Paris Olympics, aiming for gold.