Quincy Wilson, a rising junior at Bullis, ran a blazing 44.66 in the 400 at the U.S. trials, shattering the under-18 world record and breaking an American record that stood for 42 years.
Quincy Wilson, wearing a Maryland-themed singlet he designed, set a high school record in the men's 400 at the U.S. Olympic trials Friday night at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. EUGENE, Ore. — On the night before the biggest race of his life, Quincy Wilson dreamed about Paris. He does not own a driver’s license and does not need to shave, and still he came here with towering ambition. In one stunning lap around Hayward Field on the opening night of the U.S.
Wilson’s time nudged past the U.S. high school record by 0.03 seconds. It also allowed him to win his heat comfortably and made him the second-fastest qualifier for the 400-meter semifinals Sunday. The top three finishers in Monday’s final will make it to Paris. In a field that is open after world champion Michael Norman, Wilson declared himself a legitimate threat.The aficionados at Hayward Field had taken note of Wilson’s precocious exploits.
“He’s still a 16-year-old young man — he’d be upset if I called him a boy,” Lee said. “He’s not a pro yet, although mentally he’s right there with the best of them. He’s not afraid when he comes in here. He’s not intimidated. He believes he belongs because he does. We knew this was possible.”Wilson’s next challenge will be to prove he can handle the burden of a meet with multiple rounds. He has already sought counsel from starsabout how to maintain his stamina.
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