Last year, a much smaller-in-height-and-stature 16-year-old schoolboy stepped into Hayward Field at the University of Oregon for his Paris Olympics trials. Surrounded by stars such as Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, and Sha’Carri Richardson, his presence seemed unusual, and fans began talking about him. But when he ran, people began to wonder who he was.
Quincy Wilson clocked 44.66 seconds, breaking a record by Darrell Robinson, who had set it back in 1982. Just a day later in the semifinal, he did it again with a time of 44.59 seconds, earning himself a spot in the final. His Olympic trials as well as his Olympic endeavor made him a household name in the U.S, but it was not enough for him.
When you’re the youngest ever to win an Olympic medal, the world naturally wonders what’s next. That’s exactly the case with 17-year-old Wilson. Representing the USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, he powered through the 4×400m relay heats, securing Team USA’s spot in the final. Though he didn’t run in the final itself, his effort in the heats still earned him a gold medal. Now, as the young sprinter gears up for his next big chapter, it seems a music track dedicated to him might already be in the works.
At the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, Wilson again shocked the track-and-field world when he edged past the likes of Olympic 400m champion Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas to win the race with a world record time of 44.10. With this record, he became the fastest U-18 athlete in the history of the sport.
But his contribution will not be officially recorded because World Athletics does not recognize an official world record in his age group.
Despite qualifying for the USATF 2025 Championship, he finished fourth in his men’s 400m semifinal in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 45.39 seconds, missing out on the final. Well, a setback might be needed to advance further, and this was such for the young athlete. t
Taking to his Instagram handle, the 17-year-old athlete admitted that his hard work might pay off someday when he shared a music made for him by a coach-turned-creator, Greg Lambert.
April 24, 2025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States: Olympic Gold Medalist QUINCY WILSON running the 4×400 relay on day one of the Penn Relays at the historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia PA Philadelphia United States – ZUMArf1_ 20250424_zaf_rf1_008 Copyright: xRickyxFitchettx
He captioned it as, “I’m truly grateful you made a song about me. It’s not just about me, it’s about the journey, the hard work, and the faith that’s touched people far beyond what I could’ve imagined. Go check the song out on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and many other platforms.”
The hip-hop rap track talks about Wilson’s struggle as the youngest athlete on the Paris Olympics roster and how he balances everything in his life.
Now, speaking of balance, the 17-year-old still has school to complete. In an intriguing conversation, he shared how he manages it all.
Quincy Wilson talks about his struggles back at school
Wilson may be one of the youngest athletes ever to win an Olympic medal, but that doesn’t mean he gets a free pass from education. He has to balance his time between training and studying, and, guess what, he enjoys studying just as much as training. “I like studying the muscles and knowing the way my body works,” Wilson shared on NBC TV.
He further added, “I have a lot of things that I need to track, like dorsiflex in my foot. I need to know how I’m putting my foot down in the ground, how I’m going to be able to get fast.”
Wilson’s day kicks off before sunrise as he wakes up at 5 a.m. and takes the bus by 6. It takes nearly 90 minutes to reach Potomac from his home in Prince George’s County.
While the commute might be long, but he doesn’t mind. For him, the trip is a small price to pay for Bullis, a top-tier D.C.-area private school that delivers exactly what he wants, both on the track and in the classroom.
Quincy Wilson’s day-to-day activity might seem daunting, but he doesn’t back off from hard work. With his setback at the 2025 USATF Championship, he realized he has certain flaws to address. Now, with the Las Vegas Olympics coming up in 2028, Wilson is preparing for those challenges. And we cannot wait to experience his magic once again…
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