Seventeen-year-old Quincy Wilson is out here making the pros sweat, and honestly, we’re loving every second of it. His season opener at the VA Showcase 2025 was supposed to be a grand entrance—you know, the kind where he stuns the world—but, well… he lost. No big deal, though. Fast forward to the Millrose Games, and Wilson was back for redemption, lining up in the 600m against elite 800m studs Isaiah Jewett, Will Sumner, and Brandon Miller. The real question: Could he shock the world this time? Spoiler alert—nope.
Quincy didn’t come in first. Or second. Or third. He finished fourth. But he still ran a blazing 1:16.20, smashing his personal best! Meanwhile, Will Sumner, 22, went full beast mode, winning in 1:14.04 and making history as the third-fastest ever in the event. Isaiah Jewett (1:14.17) and Brandon Miller (1:14.37) also threw down incredible times. Sure, it was Quincy’s second loss of the season, but let’s be real—he’s 17, running against grown men, and closing in on records.
After the race, when asked about his performance, Quincy seemed proud of himself. “It’s a lot—I mean, 1:16.20 is a second PR. The 600 is a tough race, but it was a great environment, a really good space. So, 1:16? I’ll definitely take it. The plan was just to execute the race, try to lead the pack. But I should have trained myself better and known they were going to go out harder. A lot happened, but you just have to keep working.” Just a few days ago, he was a hero—and now?
Quincy Wilson’s season opener? Yeah… not exactly a fairytale. He took an L in the 500m, watching Andrew Salvodon steal the spotlight. But if there’s one thing Wilson doesn’t do, it’s stay down. Fast forward to the 2025 New Balance Grand Prix, where he lined up against track powerhouses like Will Sumner, Jereem Richards, and Zakithi Nene. At 200 meters, he was chilling in third, looking way too comfortable. And then? Boom. Turbo mode activated. He shifted gears so fast it looked like he had a secret shortcut, leaving the competition in the dust.
He blasted through the finish in a jaw-dropping 45.66, smashing his own U.S. high school and World U18 indoor records. Meanwhile, Sumner (46.27), Richards (46.49), and Nene (46.56) were left staring at the clock like, wait, what just happened? Quincy just reminded everyone why he’s the youngest U.S. Olympian—and let’s be honest, this is only the beginning.
Yet, despite his immense talent and a string of record-breaking performances, history repeated itself on the biggest stage. Just like in past races, he lit up the track but ultimately fell short at the Olympics.
Quincy Wilson shatters records
In January 2024, Quincy Wilson decided to rewrite history—literally. He blazed through the indoor 500m at the VA Showcase in a jaw-dropping 1:01.27, setting a new world record for athletes 18 and under. And just to keep things interesting, he showed off his range by winning an 800m race in Myrtle Beach with a 1:50.44. Oh, and let’s not forget his speed in the 200m. Basically, this kid was out there collecting fast times. Then came the outdoor season, and Wilson didn’t slow down—if anything, he turned things up a notch.
At the Florida Relays on March 29, he clocked a blistering 45.19 in the 400m, making him the fastest American at any level in 2024 and sixth-fastest in the world. But that wasn’t just a flex—it earned him an automatic spot at the U.S. Olympic Trials in June. The performance he displayed exceeded all expectations. During the trials, he set three consecutive 400m race records under 45 seconds while destroying a 42-year-old under-18 world standard with his 44.59 semis race time.
At the Trials, he finished sixth in the 400m final—not quite the fairytale ending he wanted, but it landed him in the 4×400 relay pool for Team USA. And just like that, Wilson became the youngest male track Olympian in U.S. history. When he got his shot in the prelims, he started things off with a 47.27 split, handing the baton off in seventh place. Thankfully, Christopher Bailey’s insane 44.14 anchor leg brought Team USA back to third, sending them to the final. Wilson didn’t get selected to run in the gold-medal race, but he was right there supporting his squad—and guess what? He still walked away an Olympic champion. Not bad for a high schooler. One thing’s for sure: this is just the beginning.
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