Key Takeaways
- Quincy Wilson, the youngest American track and field Olympian in history at 16, committed to the University of Maryland
- Wilson won gold as part of Team USA’s 4x400m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics and holds the U18 world record at 44.10 seconds in the 400m
- The Gaithersburg native chose Maryland over South Carolina, UCLA, Texas A&M, and USC
- Wilson’s 2024 season included helping Bullis School’s 4x400m relay team set a national record and defending his New Balance Nationals indoor 400m title with a time of 45.76 seconds
- Wilson will compete for head coach Andrew Valmon, who called him “a generational athlete” with upside to thrive at the sport’s highest level
Wilson’s 2024 Olympic and International Results
Wilson competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics at 16 years old, becoming the youngest American track and field athlete to compete in Olympic history. He earned a gold medal as part of the U.S. 4×400 meter relay team.
Wilson finished sixth in the 400m at the 2024 Olympic Trials. His personal best of 44.10 seconds over 400 meters is the U18 world record.
Breaking: Olympic Gold medalist Quincy Wilson announced his commitment to Maryland.
— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) November 25, 2025
He is the youngest male U.S. Olympian in track and field history.
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Recruitment Decision and Maryland’s Pitch
Wilson selected Maryland over South Carolina, UCLA, Texas A&M, and Southern California. The Gaithersburg native will compete in his home state, where he has attended Bullis School.
“Quincy is a generational athlete who has the upside to continue to thrive at the top of our sport,” said UMD track and field head coach Andrew Valmon. “His support system here at Maryland, in his home state, is unmatched. I am excited to get to work on this next phase of his journey.”
High School Performance Data
Wilson’s 2024 season included multiple national-level results beyond the Olympics. He helped Bullis School’s 4×400 meter relay team set a national record time.
Wilson defended his New Balance Nationals indoor 400-meter title with a time of 45.76 seconds. He also ran 1:01.27 seconds in the indoor 500 meters, coming close to the national high school record.
What’s Next for Wilson
Wilson announced his commitment ahead of his senior track and field season at Bullis School. He will join Maryland’s program after completing his final high school season.
The commitment adds an Olympic gold medalist and U18 world record holder to Maryland’s sprint program under head coach Andrew Valmon.
via: SportsCenter Next | WJLA
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