16-year-old Quincy Wilson sprinter from Maryland has set the track and field world abuzz by breaking the under-18 world record in the 400m twice in the last three days at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon. The previous record holder in this U18 event was Darrell Robinson, at the age of 18, he set a US high school national record in the 400 meters with a time of 44.69 seconds. In 1985 and 1986, he was ranked among the top five 400-meter runners in the world.
Wilson’s outstanding performances have secured him a spot in the men’s 400m final on Monday, June 24. His 44.59-second run gives him the fourth-fastest time heading into the final, where he will compete against elite athletes like 2022 world champion Michael Norman, Olympian Vernon Norwood, and reigning world bronze medallist Quincy Hall.
In an interview, Quincy Wilson humorously shared his experience of taking his driver’s license test, saying
If Wilson secures a spot on the three-man 400m team, he would become the youngest U.S. Olympic track and field athlete since Cindy Gilbert in 1972 and the youngest U.S. Olympic male runner ever.
Wilson’s determination and dedication have already etched his name in the history books, and his journey is just beginning.
For more information on Quincy Wilson’s journey and the upcoming finals, stay tuned to our updates.
