- He has been selected for the 4x400m relay pool
- This selection marks a historic moment
- Wilson's story is one of exceptional talent
At just 16 years old, Quincy Wilson is poised to become the youngest American male athlete to compete in the Olympics. He has been selected for the 4x400m relay pool, putting him on track to compete at the Paris Games.
While Wilson narrowly missed out on an individual spot in the 400m final, finishing sixth in 44.94 seconds, his exceptional talent caught the eye of USA Track and Field’s relay selectors. “WE GOING TO THE OLYMPICS,” Wilson proudly declared on his Instagram.
This selection marks a historic moment in American athletics. The previous record belonged to Jim Ryun, who competed at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics at the age of 17 years and 137 days.
A rising star from Bullis School in Maryland, Wilson has been dominating his age group. Last week, during the US trials in Eugene, Oregon, he shattered the under-18 world record for the 400m not once, but twice! He initially broke the record with a 44.66-second run in the preliminary heats, then surpassed his own achievement two days later with a blistering 44.59-second performance in the semi-finals.
Wilson’s story is one of exceptional talent and determination. His inclusion in the Olympic relay pool is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and a glimpse of a promising future in track and field.
