Quincy Wilson Set to Shatter 100+ Year Record With Possible Win at US Olympic Track and Field Trials

Quincy Wilson has a chance of making history. The 16-year-old sophomore from Bullis School will be looking to enter the US team roster for Paris. Apart from fulfilling his Olympic dreams, there’s also an added incentive for Wilson. In the quest for the individual 400m spot, Quincy Wilson would be the youngest American to run for the US.

In the process, the teenager will break the 100-year-old record of Steve Lewis. Back in 1988, Lewis qualified for the Olympics as the youngest runner at 19 years old. And there’s more. Wilson, who will also look to run the 4x400m relay, could also make history as he will be

the youngest to run in the discipline, surpassing Ed Ablowich. In 1932, Ablowich ran the 4x400m relays as the youngest American at 19 years.

And well, all the hype around Quincy Wilson is not for nothing. Competing at such a young age, he has established his authority over long-distance running. His indoor personal bests in the 200m, 400m, and 600m stand at 21.02s, 45.76s, and 1:17.36 respectively. And if that’s not enough, Wilson has an equally impressive record outdoors. His fastest 200m, 400m, and 800m times are 22.15s, 44.59s, and 1:50.44 respectively. With such an impressive portfolio, Quincy Wilson seems to be carrying his sublime form into the Olympic trials as well.

Quincy Wilson is shattering records at will

Quincy Wilson shocked everyone by running 44.66 seconds at the US Olympic trials. In the process, he broke Darell Robinson’s high school record, which had stood intact for 42 years. But that was not all the fire Wilson had in his tank. Breaking the record, Wilson advanced to the semifinals with ease. Competing in the semifinals, Wilson pulled off another blitzkrieg. Clocking a 400m 44.59s to break the U18 world record. Wilson broke the record twice in just three days. Quite expected, Wilson seems elated at his recent success. Speaking about his form, Wilson stated, “42 years of nobody being able to break that record. I broke it twice in two days. It means a lot to me because it knows that my hard work has been paying off.” 

Moreover, Quincy has been competing against formidable competitors who are way more experienced and seasoned than him. He has been applauded by his competitors for achieving such a feat at a young age. And Wilson too, acknowledging his own strength, as he said, “Because someone at 16 years old, they’re most likely to get scared when they go into the big competition like competitors. Vernon, he’s 32 years old. I’m 16. I’m half of his age.” Well, the teenage boy has already cemented his place as a formidable force in the discipline. Now he will look to complete his Olympics tryst and etch his name in history forever.