Quick Facts

Sport: Track and Field
Events: 400-meter, 200-meter, 4x400-meter relay
Years on U.S. national team: 2023-present
Coach: Joe Lee
Highest World Ranking: Under-18 World Record Holder (400-meter)

Biographical Information

Quincy Wilson is an American track and field sprinter who has set records and made history at an impressively young age. He is known as the youngest male track and field Olympic gold medalist in history.

Olympic Games

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Wilson was the leadoff leg for Team USA in the 4x400-meter relay heats, contributing to their qualification for the final. His split during this heat was 47.27 seconds, ending in seventh place for the handoff. The rest of the relay team consisted of Vernon Norwood, Bryce Deadmon and Chris Bailey.

While he was not a part of the relay team in the finals, he earned a gold medal for his participation in the qualifying heat, as Team USA won the final with a new Olympic record of 2:54.43. This victory is what made Wilson the youngest track and field Olympic gold medalist.

2022 Season

Wilson debuted on the national stage in 2022. Quincy Wilson began to make a significant impact in track and field. His performances showcased his emerging talent and set the foundation for his future achievements.

March: Ran 48.41 seconds in the 400m at age 14.
August: Secured fifth AAU Junior Olympic Games title; won the 400m with a time of 47.77 seconds and finished second in the 200m with a time of 22.42 seconds.

2023 Indoor and Outdoor Seasons

Wilson continued to build on his success with impressive performances both indoors and outdoors throughout 2023. His achievements solidified his status as a rising star in track and field.

March: Won New Balance Nationals Indoor 400m title in Boston with a time of 46.67 seconds
April: Ran a 400m split of 45.06 seconds at the Penn Relays
June: Finished second in the New Balance Nationals Outdoor 400m
September: Became one of the youngest American athletes to sign an NIL contract with a major sports brand

2024 Indoor Season

The 2024 indoor season was a landmark period for Wilson, as he set multiple records and continued to dominate the track. His performances during this season underscored his exceptional talent and potential.

January: Nearly broke national high school record in the boys’ invitational 500m with a time of 1:01.27 at the VA Showcase
February: Set a personal best of 21.02 seconds in the 200m at the East Coast Invitational
February: Achieved the second-fastest all-time high school boys' 600m mark with 1:17.36 at the Millrose Games
February: Set a personal best of 33.11 seconds at the Ocean Breeze Elite Invitational
March: Retained title at New Balance Nationals Indoor with a national high school indoor record of 45.76 seconds in the 400m; set under-18 world best
March: Anchored Bullis School’s 4x400 relay team to a national record with a time of 3:11.87

2024 Outdoor Season

Wilson’s outdoor season in 2024 saw him push boundaries and achieve notable records, further establishing his position as one of the sport’s brightest young stars.

March: Ran 45.19 seconds for the 400m at the Florida Relays
April: Achieved a personal best time of 1:50.44 in the 800m at the Beach Run Invitational
April: Delivered a 44.37-second split in the 400m at the Penn Relays, the fastest ever recorded at the event
June: Set the outdoor under-18 world best in the 400m preliminaries with a time of 44.66 seconds and improved to 44.59 seconds in the semifinals at the U.S. Olympic Trials; finished sixth in the final with a time of 44.94 seconds.
July: Improved personal best and under-18 world best record to 44.20 seconds at the Holloway Pro Classic in Gainesville

Personal Life

Wilson’s rise in track and field is a testament to his hard work, determination and natural talent. Balancing his academic commitments with a demanding athletic schedule, Wilson continues to focus on improving his craft and breaking new barriers in the sport.

Early Life

Wilson began his career as an athlete at the age of 8. His parents relocated their family, including Quincy’s older sister, to Gaithersburg, Maryland so he could attend Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland. Wilson’s cousin, Shaniya Hall, graduated in 2020 before running track at University of Oregon. Wilson broke Obea Moore’s 30-year-old under-14 national record for the 400m.

Olympic Experience

1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 gold)
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, gold (4x400m Relay - Men)

Career Highlights

Youngest American Male Track Olympian in history
Broke the U18 WR in the 400m twice

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Event Schedule

2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field

2024 Olympic Games - Track & Field

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