Coach Joe Lee Gets Emotional After Quincy Wilson's 6th Place Finish in 400m At Olympic Trials

Coach Joe Lee Gets Emotional After Quincy Wilson's 6th Place Finish in 400m At Olympic Trials
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[@thehumanracehasfailed]

As a 47 year old father, I'm thrilled to see that Quincy has this man in his life, not because of the great coach he is, but because of the human being he is.

[@seensay2132]

He won the moment he showed up at this meet excited, head up, focused and believing he could go out there and compete with Grown Men, seasoned vets and World champions. You can’t teach that kind of confidence and focus. BIG fan of this kid even if he never wins a race again.

[@ubercopywriter]

Well said. Quincy was not intimidated one bit.

[@ubercopywriter]

Quincy doesn't have his driver's license and yet... he ran three 400's under 45 seconds during the trials. That's nothing short of amazing! We're all rooting you for Quincy.

[@supadave3210]

No need to drive when you’re the flash😂

[@vanessaguevara273]

Quincy did not disappoint at all. He did an amazing job . Congratulations to him and coach 👏

[@SuperYoyo1966]

Thank you, Coach Joe Lee for taking Quincy under your wings.

[@johnprentice1527]

Seems like Quincy couldn't ask for a better coach. Three rounds will take its toll and Quincy had all three rounds under 45. Even one under 45 for a 16 year old is incredible. What a wonderful story. I hope that this is only the first chapter in a much longer story of success.

[@TheGreatness-gg1jx]

This will only make him hungrier. Quincy is a phenom. He should feel no pressure.

[@chsb1563]

Quincy has captured the hearts of people worldwide with his talent, personality, and youthfullness. No need to rush him because he’s already doing great things.

[@ronaldwesby4995]

He will be needed to run prelims on the 4x400m relay. He can also be on the mix 4x400m relay. His future looks bright.👌🏿👍🏿👏🏿🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@dnolte220]

wow. he seems like an incredible mentor and coach

[@angelaedwards5657]

Thank you coach Quincy will be in the Olympics in 2028 and he will win on American soil.

[@joseflemire4284]

Put Quincy on the relay for the heats...pure joy

[@vuksgitau]

Indeed!

[@ebonypamt]

Also they do have the Mixed 4x400m in the Olympics. He needs to be on that relay!!!

[@c.tony_a]

Quincy did amazing things and has many years to come. God bless this young man!

[@jimmynicholson876]

I love this coach! Common sense type good guy!

[@Dr.MatthewOwen]

Solid-that coach is SOLID.

[@TheDay2Jay]

Congratulations Quincy & Coach Lee‼️ You guys and the entire Bullis Track Team had a helluva year ❤

[@KevinJonessuprq87]

Kudos to this coach who exudes the kind of realness, positivity, and emotional balance that a young athlete like Quincy could emulate.

[@pastoredwilliams]

Quincy is an amazing example of what hard work and talent can do and apparently great parents and great coaches; what an amazing feat!

[@cruzangirl007]

My Thoughts Exactly!!!🙏🏾💖💐

[@mr.stepbro6422]

Great coach

[@silvialake5829]

You done good, Coach! Don't sell yourself short. Quincy is a product of your coaching and you both have so much to be proud of.

[@16nowhereman]

I can imagine the pressure at the highest level of competition.

[@TEEMOTT]

You’re a phenomenal coach! Great Job!

[@floydgreaves3474]

Great speech coach young man full life ahead of him , yet young such amazing young competing with the big guys.

[@ketiaingram1289]

Congratulations to Coach Lee and Quincy

[@anjilala]

We done Quincy Wilson team. It's been amazing to watch. I'm sure that we will continue to enjoy his journey through the ups and downs. ❤

[@blainenewton7188]

No reason not to allow Quincy to run one of the legs in the 4 x 400m preliminary heats. You know he'll run at least 44 mid if not faster.

[@chido1105]

4th fastest qualifier with a lane 2 draw is crazy. IMO PG baby!

[@Steve-gq3fg]

Quincy Wilson You are AWESOME and the FUTURE WORLD RECORD HOLDER in the 400.Sub 43secs.😊

[@winfieldhoulder141]

Congratulations coach. You did a great job. If they don't put him on one of the relay.that will be a shame. He deserves IT

[@MTBPA]

So much heart! Quincy is on his way. KUDOS to you Coach!

[@MISSCREWS1]

Definitely didn’t fall short he is amazing his time is coming

[@user-mq7gi8dn1c]

Coach Joe Lee is the truth. Coach of the Year in my eyes. He got one of the strongest programs in High School Talent. You did a great job with Quincy. It's not over. Quincy is back next year at us championship 2025 with a vengances. World championships is his.

[@kl.8992]

Quincy will go far !!! This is just the beginning

[@alaskan_bergwanderer]

No wonder this kid has the poise and character he has. I mean, obviously, his parents and family have the biggest hand in that, sure, but still. He is a great role model and obviously is doing something right with his training. Thank you Coach, looking forward to what he does in the future! *IF* of course he doesn't get pulled into the relay pool. What a story! I can't forget to mention Christian Miller as well. Another absolute stud high schooler, getting sub 10 in the 100m finals as well. Dude's gonna be one to watch as well!

[@My3Sunzs]

He is young & having fun. Running among adults professional guys is a step closer toward his DREAMs. Bottom line he is on the right path.😊✨☮️💎💐❤️‍🔥🇺🇸👏

[@SRambo-hx8sl]

The "Hateful " people are everywhere. You just keep doing what you are doing. Continue to work hard and try to stay injury free. Things are going to workout for you Quincy. Thank you for being so Genuine and Nice. 😊

[@maurerevans]

There are levels to accomplishing goals. He accomplished a lot of those levels. He made it to Olympic trials. He ran the first race got it. He ran the second race, got it, He ran the third race, got it. He just didn’t come out in the top three to automatically go to the Olympics. He placed top 6 out of all the athletes that ran the 400m (total amount for all three races). He got three 44’s. He has life long fans. He ministered to all those that are watching. He inspired all ages especially youth. He represented God well. I could go on and on. Mr. Q. Wilson, You’re a wonderfully talented human being. Coach, parents, and everyone else that poured in to his life, I thank you. Mr. Q. Wilson, stay with God! Watch what HE will do.

[@Keepdapocket]

Ok, Coach, now let’s truly start to tighten up his form. Not the arm swing, but let’s get that head in the right position when he is running. Let’s start to slowly tweak a couple of things before he hits his prime!

[@user-mq7gi8dn1c]

Also if USATF committee dont take him with them to the olympics for that experience, they would be a damn fool. This is America's next prodigy in this event.

[@seanburris2946]

What a fantastic coach! ❤

[@nicolecooper1569]

Bright future ahead. Looks like he’s in good hands

[@MrTracknut]

Good coach. Invested, not about him but about the athlete

[@Tamisvideodiary]

Great coach!

[@charleshenry8194]

Hopefully they pick him for the mixed medley and 4x4 relays. Bryce Deadmon was the 6th fastest 3 years ago and was clutch in both relays actually even ran in both finals.

[@davidware1594]

Now that’s some real character, what a coach should be. Joe Lee for president.

[@michellesmith8912]

Congratulations to Quincy- he was running with the big dogs. He gotta get his chops.

[@CondiBeans]

Did he actually say "he fell short"?? The kid just turned 16 and ran with the world's fastest in record time and "he fell short?" That's ridiculous

[@lanettewilliams7122]

Quincy at dem!!!

[@houstonasterisks7561]

Larger Nations take 6 for the relay.. if they don't invite him it will be a sad day and as an Obie Moore, Michael Johnson fan... I'm not sure if I could follow track..

[@houstonasterisks7561]

He has to run 3 44's because first two heats old folks pushed him, rightfully so.. finals lane 2 is rough

[@davettewiltz4394]

The best part is there should not have been any pressure on him like he said in one of his interviews! No one knows anything about him! So whatever he did or didn’t do it’s still good! No one said anything bad about him! So not sure why you are saying about pressure! Only what we put on ourselves! He’s 16 he has a lot more track left ahead of him!

[@andreblackman4433]

Only regret is he had a tuff lane draw,otherwise he'll be in top 3

[@omnicares]

Politics did not play fair.. put him in the wrong lane…

[@My3Sunzs]

Which lane would had been better?

[@gonedisonance]

@@My3Sunzs lane 4 - 6 is best and usually 3 and below are hard to make up the stagger on the other lanes.

[@timn4481]

not true at all. thats how the lane settings work. its all laid out before the event. He placed 3rd in his heat and was the fastest 3rd place finisher, so could only go into lanes 2 or 3. its then a random draw. he drew lane 2, Boling got lucky and drew lane 3. lane 1 goes to the only 4th place finisher that qualified.

[@oranemorgan7696]

The trial committee cheated this kid all way through out the trials they gave him hardest heats. While Micheal Norman was pampered and showed favouritism to make the team. Micheal Norman Heats consisted mainly of College kids. Lane 2 was not befitting for Quincy.

[@gordon2945]

Thats how it goes, its always been like that, soon quincy will be getting those heats,

[@My3Sunzs]

LA 2028 😊

[@kpat3052]

It's all the same 400. Lane draw is lane draw. That's ridiculous.

[@quaXC93]

I was thinking the same thing. He ran the hardest heats each round especially the semi. Then you see Michael Norman have the easiest semi round I can recall.

[@mairelordan4539]

Lane 2...... so proud of that surge the last 100. It sounds like he's in fabulously good hands. Very best wishes for next season and all the seasons to come 🎉

[@michaelmorgan2498]

Crying for what?

[@johnjay6370]

Because he is Proud of the "KID" Like any father or mentor watching someone reach or exceed their potential!!!!! He loves his team and it shows!!!!! those are tears of JOY!!!