Quincy Wilson, a 16-year-old high school student from Maryland, has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of track and field. His impressive performance at the U.S. Olympic trials saw him win his men’s 400-meter heat in a time of 44.66 seconds, setting a new U18 world record. This outstanding achievement not only helped him qualify for the semifinals on Sunday but also propelled him into the limelight as a promising young athlete.
When asked about his nerves before the race, Wilson revealed that he was surprisingly calm, with a confidence level of just two out of ten. He explained that he saw himself as an equal competitor to everyone else on the track and believed that hard work and dedication were the keys to success in track and field, regardless of the competition.
Wilson’s success did not come overnight; throughout the season, he had been working tirelessly towards achieving his goal of breaking the world record. His victory at New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia with a time of 45.13 seconds was just one step towards reaching that goal. He acknowledged that competing against elite athletes presented a new challenge for him but felt determined to give it his best effort.
The men’s 400 semifinals are scheduled for 6:35 p.m., Sunday at Hayward Field, where Alec Dietz will be covering University of Oregon football, volleyball, women’s basketball, and baseball for The Register-Guard. For more updates and news on this exciting event, you can contact Alec at adietz@registerguard.com or follow him on Twitter @AlecDietz.
Quincy Wilson is set to make history as he competes in the men’s 400 semifinals at Hayward Field on Sunday evening.
Wilson’s impressive performance at New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia with a time of 45.13 seconds was just one step towards reaching his goal of breaking the world record.
The transition from high school to competing against elite athletes presented a new challenge for Wilson but fueled his determination to give it his best effort.
Wilson believes that hard work and dedication are the keys to success in track and field, regardless of the competition.
When asked about his nerves before the race, Wilson described his confidence level as just two out of ten.
