At the Paris Olympics 2024, Quincy Wilson was the leadoff leg of Team USA in the 4×400-meter relay heats. Though he was not a part of the finals, he received a gold for his contribution. “It was an amazing moment,” he said, his eyes practically twinkling with pride. Since his first Olympic debut, his stardom has skyrocketed.
Wilson recently had his moment in the limelight at Camden Yards, where he threw the ceremonial first pitch before a Baltimore Orioles game. Just days later, he was back at the same stadium, rocking an Orioles jersey and joining the pre-game festivities for the Orioles’ game against the Houston Astros. His appearance was a nod to his rising star and the warmth of his newfound fame. Even track and field veterans are in awe of Quincy Wilson!
On the Ready Set Go podcast, track & field veterans Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green couldn’t wait to discuss what’s next for the teenager. They imagined the buzz at school as Wilson, fresh off his Olympic gold medal win, heads back to class in just a week. “I don’t think people realize, bro. You said he gonna go back and get that gold medal for the young man, that boy is 16. He gonna start school in a week, he going to school as a gold medalist. If they ask him ‘Write what your summer is like’, this boy essay gonna be crazy,” Rodney Green predicted.
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He pictured Quincy Wilson strolling through the hallways, his gold medal gleaming, casually dropping lines, about his summer at the Olympics.
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Green played out the scene: “What did you do for the summer? [Imitating Quincy Wilson] I ran in the Olympics. The junior Olympics? No, the real Olympics.”
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Further, Justin Gatlin added a fun twist, imagining Quincy Wilson returning to school with his shiny Paris Olympics medal.
What’s your perspective on:
Is Quincy Wilson the next big thing in track and field? Legends seem to think so!
Have an interesting take?
He joked that Wilson would walk through the halls with a laid-back, “Hey, hey y’all, what’s up!” and enter class saying, “Wooo, these books and this gold medal are heavy right now, teacher, I need to put it down.”
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Gatlin praised the teenager’s exceptional feat, highlighting how rare it is for such a young boy to achieve glory, and gave a big shout-out to Quincy Wilson and Team USA. Wilson’s victory made him the youngest track and field Olympic gold medalist. Clearly, his summer plans were off the charts when compared to the average 16-year-old.
Track & Field prodigy Quincy Wilson’s epic summer vacation saw him on the biggest sporting stages
Quincy Wilson’s summer vacation turned into a whirlwind tour of the biggest sporting stages, showcasing his unparalleled talent and charisma. Fresh off making history as the youngest male track Olympian and securing gold in the 4×400-meter relay at the Paris Olympics, the 16-year-old star continued to dazzle on every front.
At Fanatics Fest in New York City, Wilson effortlessly outpaced former Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder in a 40-yard dash, clocking in at a leisurely 4.86 seconds while wearing jeans—leaving Crowder trailing and red-faced.
The excitement didn’t stop there; Wilson mingled with the elite, meeting JAY-Z, and later demonstrated his gridiron prowess with a jaw-dropping touchdown run that had fans raving about his Olympic speed on the football field. His summer also included a standout moment on the MLB diamond, where he threw a perfect first pitch at Camden Yards, captivating the crowd with his precision.
If all this wasn’t enough, he already has a NIL deal with New Balance. This also makes him one of the youngest high school athletes to sign an NIL deal with a major sportswear company. We are sure his high school friends and teachers are keeping a close eye on his achievements. After all, the young lad’s Instagram is all updated with his biggest achievements.
As Quincy Wilson returns to school, his summer highlights have set a high bar, making us all eager to see how this young dynamo will continue to shine and inspire. What do you think?
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Is Quincy Wilson the next big thing in track and field? Legends seem to think so!