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Quincy Wilson, the 16-year-old track sensation, has just sprinted his way into the history books as the youngest track & field gold medalist in Olympic history. And in true Gen Z fashion, he couldn't resist sharing a humorous confession about his return to reality after his monumental achievement.
While most teenagers are winding down their summer vacations, Wilson has been busy claiming Olympic gold for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Games. After helping the U.S. qualify for the 4x400m relay final, Wilson took to social media to share his excitement-and a bit of teenage angst.
"Dang, I really got school in 2 and a half weeks #Gold #OlympicGamesParis," Wilson posted on X (formerly Twitter), complete with a broken heart emoji. It was a moment of relatable humor that instantly endeared the young champion to fans around the world.
Fans shower Quincy with advice
The reactions from his followers were priceless, with many offering suggestions on how Wilson could flaunt his new Olympic status when he returns to school. "I would wear that [medal] to school literally every day with nothing but a plain white t under it lol," one fan suggested.
Another chimed in, "Them 'what did y'all do over summer break' conversations gonna hit different lmao." And a third couldn't resist advising Wilson to use his newfound fame as a trump card: "Never let any teacher tell you (expletive)."
Wilson's journey to Olympic glory has been nothing short of spectacular. In July 2024, he set the under-18 world best for the outdoor 400 meters, a record that also stands as the American high school record for both the indoor and outdoor events.
His incredible talent earned him a spot on the men's 4x400m relay pool for the Paris Games, making him the youngest American male track & field Olympian in history.
He only competed in the qualifiers
Though Wilson only competed in the heats, his contribution helped the U.S. team qualify with a time of 2:59.15 in Heat 1 of Round 1. The team later secured gold in the final with an Olympic record time of 2:54.43, officially making Wilson an Olympic gold medalist.
As Wilson gears up for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles-where he'll only be 20 years old and midway through college-the future looks incredibly bright. But for now, the teenage track star is preparing to swap the Olympic podium for school hallways, where his classmates will undoubtedly have to adjust to sharing space with a bona fide gold medalist.