CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — At just 16 years old, Chesapeake native and track phenom Quincy Wilson is the second youngest member of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
He’s also the youngest American male track Olympian in history, according to Team USA.
Born on January 8, 2008, he’s just a few months older than fellow 16-year-old, gymnast Hezly Rivera.
The 5-foot-9 Wilson made history in the 4x400m relay on Friday, August 9, becoming the youngest American male to compete in track and field at the Olympics.
He was added to the team’s relay pool after finishing sixth in the 400 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
On the way to the final, he broke a 42-year-old under-18 world record twice, with runs of 44.66 in round one and 44.59 in the semi-finals.
WAVY reported on Quincy Wilson in June 2024.
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Wilson left Chesapeake during middle school to pursue track and field opportunities in the D.C. area. He currently attends the Bullis School, a private school in Potomac, Maryland.
His dad Roy played football at the U.S. Naval Academy, his mother played basketball and soccer collegiately, and his sister Kadence runs track at James Madison University.
Olympics Schedule:
Wilson and Team USA advanced to the 4x400m relay final on Saturday, August 10. The race is scheduled for just after 3 p.m. EDT. View the schedule on NBCOlympics.com.