Quincy Wilson seems to be having a forgettable 2025 so far. While he made history by qualifying for the Paris Olympics in 2024, the Bullis school phenom also had an Olympic gold medal to boast about. En route to his ascension to track greatness, Wilson has been gobbling world records like Fruit Loops for breakfast! Competing in the 400m category, Wilson broke the U18 record not once but three times. Surely, with performances to back his hype, fans were expected to watch him turn on the heat in 2025.
But that was not to be. Firstly, Wilson lost to Andrew Salvodon in the VA Showcase. Next up, he also faltered at the Millrose Games 2025, as Will Sumner took the victory quite comfortably. Now, making matters even worse, the 17-year-old prodigy has suffered yet another devastating loss. With a lot of eyes on Wilson, he faltered in his race yet again. This time at the USATF Indoor Championships. Running a modest time of 46.13s, Wilson finished fifth! This was considerably slower considering what the winning timing was.
Clocking at 45.21s, the top spot went to Chris Bailey, while Jacory Patterson at 45.60s clinched the second spot. Coming in at 46.09s, Elija Godwin completed the podium as the event drew to a close. Speaking about Wilson, he looked quite slow right off the blocks. The teen sensation never looked to be in contention and even looked tired. After the race was over, Wilson looked quite disappointed with his performance.
And this was not the only time Wilson had a bad outing in the USATF Indoor Championships. Competing in the heats, Wilson clocked the slowest time, much to everyone’s surprise. However, Wilson was full of confidence when he interacted with the reporters just days ago. He even went on to make a bold claim, saying, “Oh, it’s my grit. My determination. I don’t like to lose. I’m ready, and I’m hungry.”
Chris Bailey wins the US men’s 400m title in New York, clocking a time of 45.21s!
He ran wide most of the race and finished ahead of Jacory Patterson, who posted 45.60s and Elija Godwin in 46.09s.
Quincy Wilson came in 5th in 46.13s. pic.twitter.com/zqqty4ybBU
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) February 23, 2025
And that was not all. Wilson also chimed in on his motto to run in the tournament. “Great environment. Great place to meet. I just can’t wait to show what I’ve got to do!” Wilson almost issued a warning to his opponents! Moreover, when he was asked about his slow timing in the heats, the 17-year-old shrugged it off by saying that it was not at all a reason for his worry. Well, in the end, it seems like things didn’t quite catch up well. Meanwhile, having a strong bond with Vernon Norwood, Quincy Wilson also missed a chance to reignite a friendly competition with Norwood.
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