“Today I just came out here, gave everything I had. I knew the last 100 was going to be hard,” said 16-year-old Quincy Wilson after qualifying for the finals at the 2024 USA Track and Field Trials. The Bulls School junior, already a rising star in the track and field world, has captivated audiences with his stellar performances in both national and international sprinting meets.
During the qualifying heat on Friday, Wilson clocked an impressive 44.66 seconds, earning his spot in Sunday’s finals. It was in this final race that Wilson not only surpassed his own record but also shattered the world record twice, securing his place in history and igniting excitement as he headed to the Summer Olympics.
Quincy Wilson setting new benchmarks
In a recent tweet from @RGIII they shared the incredible clip of Quincy Wilson cruising to break the world record he set himself. They captioned it, “16 YEAR OLD Quincy Wilson just broke his own U18 World Record and High School record in the 400m with a 44.59. WHAT??!?! 2 World Records by Quincy in 2 days.” This was Quincy’s personal best. Wilson’s journey began with an impressive 44.66-second run in the qualifying heats, already marking him as a top contender. Surpassing this achievement in the finals with a 44.59-second finish, he has solidified his status as one of the brightest young talents in track and field.
16 YEAR OLD Quincy Wilson just broke his own U18 World Record and High School record in the 400m with a 44.59. WHAT??!?! 2 World Records by Quincy in 2 days.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) June 24, 2024