At just 16 years old, Quincy Wilson has achieved Olympic gold, yet he remains delightfully grounded.
Wilson, the American sprinter, has made headlines at the Paris Olympics for his impressive performance at such a young age. He became the youngest man to represent the U.S. at the Olympics by participating in the preliminary heats of the 4×400 relay. Although he was not part of the quartet that competed in the final, Wilson still earned a gold medal when the U.S. team clinched victory with a record-setting time of 2:54.43.
Post-race, Wilson shared a memorable and amusing snapshot of himself with his gold medal on X, captioning it with: “Dang, I really got school in 2 and a half weeks,” followed by a heartbreak emoji.
Dang, I really got school in 2 and a half weeks💔 #Gold #OlympicGamesParis pic.twitter.com/58xEJBMQWi
— Quincy “Q” Wilson (@QuincyWilson5) August 11, 2024
Despite his Olympic success, Wilson is set to begin his junior year at Bullis School in Maryland. He won’t turn 17 until January, and by the time the 2028 Olympics arrive, he will still be underage by many standards. Already holding the American high school records for both the indoor and outdoor 400-meter races, Wilson is marking himself as a rising star. As he looks forward to his bright future, he’ll be balancing his training with the realities of high school life and homework.
