17-Year-Old Track Phenom Quincy Wilson Beat A Stacked Field Of Pros To Dispel Burnout Concerns

Quincy Wilson is not slowing down. The 17-year-old track and field phenom bested his own fastest time in the 400 at the Ed Murphey Classic.

In doing so, he broke yet another U18 world record and dispelled any concerns about burnout.

Wilson, a rising senior in high school, became the fastest athlete under the age of 18 when he ran 44.20 in the 400 flat last summer. The entire track and field world took notice of this young sprinter, who ultimately went on to represent America at the Olympics in Paris. His career is only just beginning and he is already going head-to-head with some of the best in the world. He is next up!

Is he running too much?

Wilson pretty much has not stopped running since France. The amateur circuit picked right back up upon return to the United States. The high school season ran alongside events like New Balance Nationals and the Milrose Games in the winter and spring. It is a grueling schedule for anyone, let alone someone of his age.

There was concern that Quincy Wilson is over-running. He lost to an Illinois football recruit on the anchor leg of the 4×400 at the Florida Relays, which created fears of a potential burnout. Outside critics suggested that he slow down and take some time off for his body to fully recover from what was essentially 12-straight months without a break. Even the casual fans wondered if rest would be good.

Not anymore!

Quincy Wilson’s foot is on the gas.

Wilson has not stopped running. He silenced the burnout concerns with a stupid fast split during a record-breaking relay in April and won his sixth-straight national championship at the end of June.

Quincy Wilson’s most recent run in Memphis was his best, ever. The 17-year-old went 44.10 to beat a stacked field of professionals at the Ed Murphey Classic, including Steven Gardiner and Bryce Deadmon.