“Once he fixes that form, he’ll be lightning fast.” That’s what many fans were saying back in March, across timelines, quote tweets, and comment sections. To some fans, Quincy Wilson’s stride looked slightly off. Many pointed fingers at his arm mechanics, claiming his hand movement wasn’t up to par. And when he suffered back-to-back defeats at the Pepsi Florida Relays in April, the criticism only intensified. But on June 21, Quincy Wilson let his performance do the talking, only for the fans to change their stance once and for all…
In a jaw-dropping performance at the New Balance Nationals outdoor final, Quincy Wilson blazed to a 45.37-second finish in the boys’ 400m, leaving the competition far behind. It was his sixth national title in the event, gathered over just three years. His dominance was undeniable: Jayden DeLeon, the runner-up, clocked in at 46.33 — nearly a full second behind. And just like that, the narrative shifted.
Not a single word about flawed form. No debate over hand motion. No drama with rival Andrew Salvodon. Instead, timelines lit up with praise. One viral comment simply read: “He fixed his arm motion!” — a line that echoed the sentiment Olympic champion Justin Gatlin had expressed months earlier: “Allow him to go out, find his rhythm. He’s running times that are superior. He’s winning races when it’s necessary and in their big moments.” With every stride, Quincy Wilson proved that growth speaks louder than critics — and that, sometimes, the best response is to let your performance do the talking.
Quincy Wilson wins the NB Outdoor Nationals Boys 400m title in a time of 45.37s!
Jayden DeLeon was 2nd in 46.33s. pic.twitter.com/klTyZ2xFzH
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) June 21, 2025
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