16yearold track phenom Quincy Wilson makes Team USA for Paris Olympics
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Today, we have an incredible story of young talent rising to the occasion. High school phenom Quincy Wilson is set to represent Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. This 16yearold sensation has secured a spot in the men’s 4x400relay pool for Team USA's track and field squad, making history as the youngest male U.S. track and field Olympian ever.
Wilson's journey to Paris was nothing short of spectacular. At the U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon, he broke the under18 world record in the opening round of the 400 meters, clocking an impressive 44.66 seconds. He didn't stop there, improving his time to 44.59 seconds in the semifinals. Although he finished sixth in the final with a time of 44.94 seconds, missing out on the automatic qualifying spots, his overall performance was remarkable.
The call confirming his selection came directly to his coach, Joe Lee, from USA Track & Field, and the official team announcement is set for July 8. Wilson, who hails from Bullis High School in Maryland, expressed his determination and gratitude after the trials, saying, “All I know is I gave it everything I had, and I can’t be disappointed. At the end of the day, I’m 16 running grown man times.”
Quincy Hall won the 400 meters, followed by Michael Norman and Chris Bailey. Despite the tough competition, Wilson's exceptional performance earned him a welldeserved place on Team USA.
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