At just 16 years old, Quincy Wilson has climbed his way to the the world's best junior track and field athletes. 

Here are a few of the glass ceilings the high schooler broke on his way to securing his first Olympic bid.

When did Quincy Wilson start competing in track and field?

Quincy Wilson began competing in track and field at 8 years old.

Has Quincy Wilson signed an NIL deal?

Quincy Wilson became one of the youngest American athletes to ever sign an NIL deal, reaching an agreement with New Balance in September 2023.

What medals has Quincy Wilson won?

In his staggering young career, Quincy Wilson already has racked up five AAU Junior Olympic Games titles, three national titles and several first-place finishes at relays across the country, like the Virginia Showcase, the Florida Relays and the Millrose Games.

Is Quincy Wilson the youngest American male track and field Olympian in history?

With his appearance on the 4x400 men’s relay squad in Paris, Quincy Wilson will become the youngest U.S.-born male to compete on an Olympic track and field team.

What world record did Quincy Wilson achieve at the 2024 VA Showcase?

In January, Quincy Wilson nearly broke the under-18 world record for the indoor 500m, stopping the clock at 1:01.27 — just 0.02-seconds under the record.

What was Quincy Wilson’s 400m time at the 2024 Florida Relays?

At the Florida Relays in March, Quincy Wilson clocked 45.19 seconds in the 400m.

How many AAU Junior Olympic Games titles does Quincy Wilson have?

Quincy Wilson holds five AAU Junior Olympic Games titles, his most recent coming at age 14 in 2022. He grabbed his fifth win with a final time of 47.77, finishing nearly two seconds before the runner up. His 47.59 second-performance in the semifinals smashed Obea Moore’s 30-year-old under-14 record.

When did Quincy Wilson win his first national title?

Quincy Wilson clinched his first national title at the 2023 New Balance Indoor Nationals, where he was the only freshman competing in the 400m field. 

What was Quincy Wilson’s 400-meter time at the 2024 New Balance Indoor Nationals?

Quincy Wilson defended his national title at the 2024 New Balance Indoor Nationals, running his signature race in 45.76 seconds and slicing another decades-old record — this time, it was Elzie Coleman’s 20-year-old national high school record, which Wilson beat by 0.16-seconds. 

This finish would have earned Wilson a fourth-place finish at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championship — a senior competition.

How did Quincy Wilson do at the 2024 New Balance Outdoor Nationals?

Quincy Wilson donned the 400m crown once again at the 2024 New Balance Outdoor Nationals, running the race in a then-personal best 45.13 seconds and setting a meet record.

When was Quincy Wilson named Gatorade Boys Track and Field Player of the Year?

Quincy Wilson was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Maryland Boys Track & Field Player of the Year June 27th, just days after his historic run at the Olympic Trials.