Who is Quincy Wilson? Here’s all that you need to know about it!

At just 16 years old, Wilson is drawing significant attention as he gears up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. During the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, he posted an impressive 44.66 seconds in the preliminaries of the under-18 boys’ 400-meter race, a time only surpassed by fellow U.S. Olympian Quincy Hall. He improved his performance with a 44.59-second semifinal heat and finished the final with a time of 44.94, securing sixth place overall.

Although Wilson didn’t win the 400 meters, his outstanding times earned him a spot in the U.S. men’s 4×400 relay pool. He is set to run in the first round of the relay in Paris.

When Wilson competes at the Stade de France, he will make history as the youngest male track and field athlete in U.S. Olympic history, surpassing Arthur Newton, who was 17 when he competed for Team USA in Paris in 1900.

Prior to these remarkable performances, the Maryland native had already begun making waves at various meets across the country, capturing attention and showcasing his potential.

As he prepares to take on the Olympic stage, Wilson is poised to become a key figure in U.S. track and field for years to come.

Quincy Wilson hails from Chesapeake, Virginia. His parents, Monique and Roy, relocated to Gaithersburg, Maryland, so he could attend Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland.

Wilson is a student at Bullis School, an independent college prep institution situated about 40 minutes from Washington, D.C.

In March 2024, Wilson set an under-18 world record for the indoor 400 meters with a time of 45.76 seconds at the New Balance Indoor Nationals. He also set a record for the outdoor 400 meters, finishing with a time of 45.13 seconds.