Sixteen-year-old Quincy Wilson is on track to make history at the U.S. Olympic trials after winning his men’s 400-meter heat in 44.66 seconds. This impressive time not only set a new U18 world record but also helped Wilson qualify for the semifinals on Sunday.
Wilson, a student at Bullis School in Maryland, recently won the 400 meters at New Balance Nationals with a time of 45.13 seconds. He expressed his determination to achieve the world record and acknowledged the level of competition at the trials. Despite transitioning from high school to competing with professional and collegiate athletes, Wilson remains focused on giving his best effort.
When asked about his nerves leading up to the race, Wilson confidently stated that he was only a two out of ten in terms of nervousness. He emphasized that he sees himself as equal to all the other competitors, regardless of their reputations or brands. Wilson believes that everyone at the event is a winner for making it this far.
Looking ahead to the semifinals, scheduled for 6:35 p.m., on Sunday, Wilson is prepared to face off against some of the top competitors in the men’s 400-meter race, including Alec Dietz who covers University of Oregon sports such as football, volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball for The Register-Guard provides updates on Wilson’s journey at the Olympic trials. To stay updated on Wilson’s progress you can follow Alec Dietz on social media and contact him at [adietz@registerguard
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