Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Quincy Wilson (runner)

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Quincy Wilson (runner) made an impact.

Quincy Wilson is an American track and field athlete specializing in the 400 meters. He achieved recognition in March 2024, while at Bullis School in Maryland, by setting an under-18 world best in the indoor 400-meter dash. Wilson continued his success in July 2024 by setting the under-18 world best for the outdoor 400 meters. These accomplishments also make Wilson the American high school record holder for both the indoor and outdoor 400 meters.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2022: Runs 400 Meters in 48.41 Seconds

In March 2022, at the age of 14, Quincy Wilson ran a time of 48.41 seconds outdoors for the 400 meters.

August 2022: AAU Junior Olympic Games Title

In August 2022, Quincy Wilson secured his fifth AAU Junior Olympic Games title, winning the 400 meters in 47.77 seconds after running 47.59 in the semi-finals. He also achieved second place in the 200 meters with a time of 22.42 seconds.

March 2023: New Balance Nationals Indoor Title

In March 2023, Quincy Wilson won the New Balance Nationals Indoor title over 400 meters in Boston, Massachusetts, achieving a time of 46.67 seconds.

April 2023: 400 Meters Split at Penn Relays

In April 2023, Quincy Wilson ran a 400 meters split of 45.06 seconds at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

June 2023: Second Place at New Balance Nationals Outdoor

In June 2023, Quincy Wilson finished second at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor over 400 meters, which were held in Franklin Field, Philadelphia.

September 2023: NIL Contract with Sports Brand Company

In September 2023, Quincy Wilson became one of the youngest American athletes to sign a name, image, and likeness (NIL) contract with a major sports brand company.

March 2024: Under-18 World Best Indoor 400-Meter Dash

In March 2024, Quincy Wilson set an under-18 world best for the indoor 400-meter dash while competing for Maryland's Bullis School, establishing himself as the American high school record holder in the indoor 400 meters.

July 2024: Under-18 World Best Outdoor 400-Meter Dash

In July 2024, Quincy Wilson achieved another milestone by setting the under-18 world best for the outdoor 400-meter dash, adding to his accolades as the American high school record holder in both indoor and outdoor 400 meters.

2024: Retains New Balance Nationals Indoor 400m Title

In 2024, Quincy Wilson retained his title at the New Balance Nationals Indoor 400 m title in Boston, setting a national high school indoors record time of 45.76 seconds. Wilson also anchored his school's 4 × 400 relay team who broke their own national record again, with a mark of 3:11.87.

2024: Olympic Gold Medal and Youngest American Olympian

In 2024, at the age of 16, Quincy Wilson qualified for the men's 4 × 400 m relay pool for the 2024 Summer Olympics, making history as the youngest American track & field male Olympian. He later won a gold medal with Team USA in the 4 x 400 meters, becoming the youngest track and field Olympic gold medalist in history.

2024: Olympic Heats and Gold Medal Win

On August 9, 2024, Quincy Wilson participated in the heats of the 4 × 400 m relay at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The following day, August 10, Team USA won gold in the final. Wilson earned a gold medal for his participation in the heats, becoming the youngest track and field Olympic gold medalist in history.

2024: Improves Personal Best at Holloway Pro Classic

On July 19, 2024, Quincy Wilson improved his 400 meter personal best and under-18 world best to 44.20 at the Holloway Pro Classic in Gainesville, outrunning Bryce Deadmon in a close finish.