Set to Be The Next Lebron James, Quincy Wilson’s Coach Once Claimed the Track Sensation Has ‘No Barriers’

Hailing from one of the fastest schools in the US, Bullis School, navigating his way to the top was smooth for Quincy Wilson. The 16-year-old, who is surfacing now and then, has achieved the impossible by outpacing track virtuoso Usain Bolt. At the Florida Relays, Wilson ran his PR in 45.19s to place himself above Bolt when he was 16. After such a terrific season opener, he broke the high school boys’ national record. But what will follow is a thing of wonder.

The high school superstar has a fair shot at the Olympic trials, considering his stellar scores. The sixth-fastest in the world might qualify for the final roster. But what sets him apart from his fellow high schoolers? Let’s hear the Bullis MD speak, who previously tied LeBron James and Quincy in the same chord.

Track and field sensation Quincy Wilson doesn’t have ‘barriers’

For someone as gritty as Wilson, no obstruction is major. If he had taken part in the World Athletics Indoor Championships with the seniors this year, he would have finished fourth. His best time is not distant from that of Lyles, Coleman, or Kerley. But how is he so fast? Bullis MD, Joe Lee, stated two or three lines which were self-explanatory enough. “Most kids are afraid to push through unknown barriers. He doesn’t even have barriers. There’s no such thing.”

His sprinting finesse developed as he saw his name placed parallelly with LeBron James and Usain Bolt. The precocious teen has already added the 300m, 400m, 500m, and 600m world records to his resume. And he earned a place in Joe Lee’s heart not only for breaking records but for being a spitting image of a legend.

Joe Lee draws comparison with LeBron James

While watching the 16-year-old train, Lee can’t help but be reminded of the Los Angeles Lakers prodigy. “I hate to put these comparisons out there because I don’t want to put pressure on him, but it’s like seeing LeBron James very early”, said Lee. At the AAU Junior Olympics, the then 14-year-old clocked in at 47.59s in the semi-finals to set the pace.

He won the title in the finals and carried his prowess forward to 2023, where he won the New Balance Indoor title in the 400m dash. Shortly after, his stint in the Penn Relays earned him a place in the partnership list of New Balance. This year, his performances can book his seat in Paris, but nothing is confirmed yet.

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