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The four-time Olympic 400m champion was in awe of Quincy Wilson's record-breaking prowess, which has seen him shatter the world under-18 400m record thrice in less than two months.
American sprint legend Michael Johnson has lauded the efforts of youngster Quincy Wilson that saw him break the world under-18 400m record thrice in less than two months.
The four-time Olympic champion admitted that he had downplayed the abilities of Wilson but following his impeccable form this season, Johnson noted that the 16-year-old is primed for greatness.
Johnson explained that more often, commenting on rising stars means predicting how their careers would turn out, something he disclosed is not easy. However, he had to take his hat off for Wilson after his exploits at the Holloway Pro Classic.
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16:00 - 18.07.2024
Quincy Wilson: 5 things you need to know about America's youngest track Olympian
Five things you need to know about Quincy Wilson, a 16-year-old protege set to represent Team USA in the 4 by 400m of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“Okay, I haven’t commented on this kid. Because typically it leads to predictions of his future, and people don’t understand it’s more complex than simply “so fast so young=really fast older” it’s not that simple. But now I must speak. GOD DAMN!!! This kid is impressive!” Johnson shared on X.
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Wilson oozed class as he shattered the world under-18 400m record, clocking 44.20 to win the race ahead of Bryce Deadmon and Matthew Boling who clocked 44.23 and 44.84 respectively.
Wilson’s time is not only the world under-18 record but it also makes him the second fastest U20 athlete of all-time. The last time an under-20 athlete ran faster was when Steve Lewis 🇺🇸 set a World Junior Record of 43.87 to win the Olympic title in 1988.
Meanwhile, Wilson began his record-breaking prowess at the U.S. Olympic trials, where he broke the record twice. He started by shattering the record in the 400m preliminaries, cutting the tape in 44.66.
Wilson then broke his own record in the semifinal, clocking 44.59 to finish third before fading to sixth in the final of the race. He clocked 44.94 to finish the race. Wilson is also America’s youngest track and field athlete to make the Olympic team after being included in the men’s 4x400m relay pool.
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17:00 - 14.07.2024
Crestfallen American speedster vows to bounce back after being dropped from Olympic team
The ninth fastest man in the world has made a bold declaration following his removal from the U.S. team to the Paris Olympic Games.
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