Maryland's Quincy Wilson talks to 7News' Scott Abraham about going to the Paris Olympics

Bowie resident and Bullis School rising junior Quincy Wilson has made Team USA for the Paris Olympics. The 16-year-old becomes the youngest U.S. male track & field athlete to make an Olympic Team.
7News Sports Anchor Scott Abraham spoke to Wilson about the upcoming games, and how it feels to make history.
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[@24dbuforddb]

This young man is impressive for his talent and maturity. He shared words to live by for anyone. He is an example of good home training in a loving family.

[@jarmawrighten9798]

You said good home training!!!!Applaud the parents too!!!!

[@reedsmusic7589]

It couldn't happen to a better guy. God bless him. Credit to his folks, coach and support structure.

[@StephenWilliams-um4fi]

What a awesome young man. Team Quincy all the way 🙌🏾

[@TheWorkinggirl09]

I'm so proud of him!!! So polite and so humble.

[@lindanez1102]

I was there in person at the Olympic Trials to see Quincy race. He got a standing ovation from all of us. It was so awesome to see this young man race in person. I will definitely be cheering him on at the Olympics but also in the years to come! 😃🏃🏿‍➡️

[@liberty5069]

What's amazing is that this kid is still growing and running sub 45s. The sky is the limit for him.

[@ckobo84]

Why does he have boobs, is he trans?

[@manudola546]

@@liberty5069 Oh, 👌 👏 😍 👍 👌

[@Toya1996]

Congratulations Quincy my husband and I are so proud of you. As a family we are all so so proud of you and can't wait to celebrate your Olympic win. Sending our prayers and love to you.

[@denisegrant2030]

Young man has heart and he deserves this! Blessings to you and your family. You will do great!

[@boblowney]

Wonderful! He is also mature beyond his years. And calling the interviewer, “sir” you know 1, he is still a youngster and 2, his is well raised by his parents. So sweet!

[@ptubbins]

I'm a high school counselor in the DMV area and I am blown away by how intelligent this stunt athlete is! What a great well out together interview. Very authentic and nature speaker. He answered every question thoroughly without missing a beat! Congratulations and if companies out there have not signed this young man to multi million dollar contracts what are you waiting for!!! Nevermind track he will make millions for companies! Great job Quincy! You are a Star and role model for the world!

[@EmmettLMoore]

“Blown away with how intelligent this stunt athlete is” I am blown away at this micro aggression you just made as if young African American men are not intelligent. Sounds as if you are well meaning but your choice of words are lacking.

[@ashabirich1776]

I agree with what you meant to say/write; as well as what you wrote my dear high school counselor. MS Spell/grammar check is your friend (as it is mine, because typos happen as our minds fly faster than our fingers lol, and we should always strive to improve our command of grammar.) I mean this kindly.

[@mikemiller6628]

What a nice young man.

[@ashabirich1776]

Yes! What a pleasure to hear him speak and express his thoughts so elegantly with teenage gallant. I loved it!

[@loisbanks4030]

Quincy, awesome! I was praying to God asking Him to find favor with you to make the Olympic team! Blessings to you! Lois

[@mbwell]

Wow. This kid has a ton of expectation over the next 16-years.

[@evertonthomas3883]

Respect quincy,I do not know u ,but I am glad for u my son.may God keep u healthy thru out life ,and your athletic career.nuff luv❤.

[@europeanbrows]

I am so happy for him🎉🎉🎉 go Quincy Wilson Go !

[@joydonaldson297]

Congratulations young man! Very proud of you!

[@DwightHarris-vo2se]

Congratulations to the Family of Quincy Wilson, you have raised a Great Young Man. May God continue to Bless your Family. Continue to make America Proud🇺🇸🏃🏾‍♂️

[@breebree1863]

This is a well raised young man. God will continue to bless him. I was literally jumping up and down each time he competed. Especially in the finals. He was running his heart out. Love him.

[@Ray.J]

So excited for this young man, and happy he is representing us!

[@latashamichelle6657]

So proud of you, Quincy. Setting milestones and history. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@portiamarriott5513]

What an amazing accomplishment. I have watched since your Freshman year, and again at this years Penn Relays. Though I was happy that our Jamaican athletes prevailed at Penn’s, you were a fierce competitor. Watching you compete in Oregon for the U.S. trials was a joy, and so happy you got the well deserved call to be part of the relay pool. With such great interviewing skills, you are destined for greatness.

[@johnnyagyeman8611]

Congratulations young man keep up the good work. We are so proud of you. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@manudola546]

You are the Olympian of the year for me, Quincy ❤. The youngest ever, oh wow!!! We will be on the lookout for you all the way from Fiji 🇫🇯 🙌 😀 🎉❤🎉😊s🎉. Best wishes, Go Quincy Go❤

[@ashabirich1776]

The youngest male ever. The youngest ever was a 15 year old female.

[@Willmorrs]

Congratulations on making history.

[@texashouston2636]

What an amazing talent and an even better young man. Kudos to your parents and your entire support system. They've done a P H E N O M E N A L job! It's so refreshing to see this level of respect and poise from today's youth.

[@JohnW9012]

Congratulations to a great young man who competes like a pro and interviews like a pro. I wish him much success in Paris and beyond. His parents are beeming with pride about the son they raised.

[@wamalaosborne3379]

of course, no sleep!! All young kids are going to look up to you! Wishing you the very best in Paris 2024

[@FREESTWINDMAN]

More Grace to You dear Child🥇💪🙏👏🇺🇲

[@carlewilliams5937]

Congratulations Quincy to you and your family on your accomplishments, wishing you all the best as you compete for the USA in the 24’Olympics 👍🏾

[@victoriathornton1073]

So happy for this young man. He is a talented young athlete. Expect great things from this guy. Blessing to this young athlete. May God elevate you in this and future Olympics.

[@jeorgeortiz5501]

My name is Jorge Ortiz and very proud of you and I hope you have the best time of your life enjoy the Olympics to the fullest be strong and do your best God bless you and your family also I'm can wait for that day that I see all of you competing good luck to all of you

[@stampscapes]

This kid's awesome. Can't believe he's made the team at his age!

[@YouPostitweStealit]

Wow. So proud and happy for this young man and his family. Wow. Listen to him, must have a great family

[@latebloomerabroad]

It was so exciting to watch him, and I'm thrilled that he made the team! 🥳🎆

[@Runner8617]

12:12-12:17 he said "little things like that". Dude! Olympian is NOT a little thing! That's HUGE! Just shows how big of a dreamer he is! Good for him!

[@PardonMySwaggy]

U misunderstood what he intended to say. He meant the little “act” of putting Olympian in his bio.

[@crackerjacks6789]

Congratulations Quincy I hope you much success in Paris 😅❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@beverlyashman5435]

Congratulations to Quincy! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I will be cheering for you. May God bless and keep you through many more grand occasions to shine 🙏🏽❤

[@sharnetteraye-brown9523]

We're praying for you and rooting for you Quincy!!!!

[@brandonhalcomb419]

I love this! This kid is special!

[@whatsupfoo4592]

we pulling for you homie. Good luck. Stay humble young man

[@ThatzYouGirlFashionBeauty]

Congratulations, Quincy! You are amazing young man and God has chosen you for this AMAZING accomplishment, because you give Him all the glory. You will do well, because you are already an Olympian. I speak that you will bring home nothing but Gold medals. ❤🙏

[@ratimaat9397]

Congratulations Quincy! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@suzzettebailey1940]

He is a blessed, confident, amazing champion ❤

[@martybob55]

OMG he seems to have his head on straight.. it sounds like his parental and family support are part of a great team for this young man. I’m so excited to see what he does with his future. I hope he remains humble and respectful as he seems to be today. GO QUINCY!

[@annehamilton2532]

An awesome well spoken young man, wish him the best success in his future endeavors.🥇🇺🇲🙌

[@javionlivingston4169]

Congratulations and well spoken. It was the yes sir he kept saying for me.

[@KBlessed69]

Yeah man... Ya-no-wut-i-mene man, ya-no-wut-i-mene...

[@vuksgitau]

So so happy for him there is also another althlete from his home town Masai went to the same high school and is going to the Olympics as well. Maryland is special.

[@hefner28]

He from virginia and hasn't been in Maryland for a 1 year..He just transferred to Bullis school recently

[@victormarshall8770]

@@hefner28 He's been at Bullis for 2 years.

[@vibinvina4309]

YAYYYY I’m witnessing historyyy!❤ Nobody what Quincy, never let anything or anyone make you dim or lose your light. Remember that you are special and amazing no matter what. 🔥

[@user-dr1cr8mn9p]

I had to revisit when I was 16 years old ,and he is a legend

[@dudleymczeal737]

Congratulations, Quincy! You are truly an inspiration. Go get that Gold Metal.

[@clojo3665]

Happy for this kid.

[@jameswatkins-zs9ez]

the future is now, change the world young man and God Bless. Earth Wind and Fire had a song in 1975 called Shining Star, it fits you well.

[@goddessakasha5958]

Congratulations young man. Looking forward to seeing more of you in future Olympics💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🏆🏅🥇

[@rina3822]

Big up Quincy Wilson. I am rooting for you to do your thing at the Olympics.

[@carolannc2336]

Congratulations Quincy!! May God bless you with great health, peace and speed! Congrats to your family, and coach!

[@francismatturi195]

This is beautiful. Love to see it!

[@JustAGrl007]

Awhhh he’s so cute and soft spoken. I watched his race and he did well!

[@kenya1647]

I love boy from Malaysia ❤

[@ms.inspiration385]

Intelligent and Talented. May he have great success in his future endeavors! An Olympian at 16--WOW!!!!

[@kjones8293]

Great, positive young man! Great accomplishment for the youth to look up to! God is great & I wish him continued success! May God continue to keep him & his family safe & blessed!🙏🏽👏🏽

[@joannereusing3766]

This made me happy being from Maryland ❤

[@skipmcdonald6527]

Bless you more young man🎉🎉

[@kawod1]

What a humble and gifted young man. Looking at greatness in the making.

[@weidles]

Good luck Quincy.

[@starrfaulkner7033]

We are rooting for you Quincy! 🇺🇸 Wonderful young man!! 🤎🤎🤎

[@kamakoa]

Congrats let's go💪 USA Yessah 16 years old wow

[@MansfieldKirkland]

I'm very happy that you made the USA teams ❤❤❤

[@emw1816]

This is so awesome! Track prodigy.🎉

[@ashabirich1776]

What a totally delightful youngster! Parents, you are to be praised. well done!!!! He's tremendous!

[@MonteHay20]

I'm so proud of this young man! I'll definitely be tuning in to watch him continue to make history! #TeamUSA

[@ehansbrough593]

Congratulations Quincy!! You are Soo Gifted on and off the track!! We cannot wait to see you in Paris, and for many years to come.

[@glory2godholy257]

Congratulations young man!! 🎉💪🏾👏🏾🤗🔥 🏃🏾‍♂️

[@briangertz6386]

Congratulations! Will be rooting for you!

[@anthemmakersmusic]

That's beautiful!

[@magdaharris5434]

🎉🎉🎉congratulations Quincy

[@deborahrichards8234]

He is such an Authentic young man. I am so proud of him. Run

[@kayfisher7025]

This is why this country is so great ❤🇺🇸

[@MsHJones]

I am so proud of Quincy & truly excited for his future!!!

[@crystal9626]

Doesn’t even sound like his voice is finished changing 😊

[@imhereforitall9218]

Clearly it's not. Kid looks like he's in 7th grade. The younger generation? wth kid you are the younger generation. 🤣🤣🤣

[@cosmicwisdom999]

His voice just switched up to me. His voice just got deeper.

[@knicole571]

Some ppl are soft spoken and he’s still growing.

[@emmasamson30]

Good luck kid

[@chzeze]

Very smart young man

[@garycarter2362]

God bless Quincy! In Jesus mighty name ❤

[@mandladludlu8359]

What a lovely kid God bless him. Hope he has good experience at the Olympics.....

[@tootone9324]

Next Olympics 2028 Q will be the king of the 400 meters.

[@jarmawrighten9798]

What a very bright youngman. So proud of him. Go forth and represent the USA in a Great Way Quincy…!!!!!!

[@findingiam6832]

Praise God ❤

[@adamsibrahim4375]

God time is the best, am very happy for you young star

[@marilynmajors4839]

Great interview!

[@user-rs9gq4pb3c]

Live out your dreams young man.

[@dianjohnson2721]

Quincy i wish you all the blessings in the world,you are amazing,big up 🎉🎉🎉

[@TrendingChineseMovies]

He is going to keep making history, at the trials he was amazing

[@therealsongstress]

Congrats Quincy … so proud of you. 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@abby-bernice]

Amenn, I love this young man’s story!!🥹 All glory to God, so inspirational!🙏🏾❤️

[@brioquery]

Makes me so proud; "Yes sir".

[@seanwright2198]

Wow truly a remarkable achievement for him he’s so well mannered his mom did a great job well respectfully I hope he get a medal Quincy to world

[@sharongauss9298]

Go Quincy …. This fellow Marylander is rooting for you!

[@therealsongstress]

He smart and articulate too !!! Tge maturity ❤❤ ❤

[@deniseh6597]

I’m so excited for him. What a blessing!

[@esimpson31828]

WELL SPOKEN AND VERY MATURE FOR HIS AGE… AND HE’S VERY RESPECTFUL, THIS KID IS DESTINED FOR GREATNESS! 💯💯💪🏾💪🏾

[@RaphaelAshanti]

What a fantastic kid! He'll go far.