"Don't let fear or doubt define you"- 16-year-old Quincy Wilson addresses the crowd as he wins major award after achieving Olympic Glory

Quincy Wilson addressed the crowd with an inspirational speech after winning the US Track and Field Youth Athlete of the Year honor. Wilson earned his maiden Olympic gold at the Paris Games, becoming the youngest track and field athlete in history to achieve so.

Quincy Wilson participated in the US Olympic trials, finishing sixth in the 400m to secure a spot in the 4x400m relay squad. At the Paris Games, he ran the leg in 47.27 in the heats and helped the team qualify for the finals. Though he didn't run in the finals, his contribution in the heats earned him the gold alongside his teammate as the youngest US track and field Olympian in history.

In honor of his Paris Olympic success, Quincy Wilson received the USATF Youth Athlete of the Year and addressed the crowd on December 7.

"I want to take a moment to speak to everyone out there who's faced doubt or fear. One of my most important lessons I've learned is to never ever doubt yourself. Believe in yourself. It's the foundation of everything, whether it's sports, life, or anything you pursue. There were many times when I didn't know if I could make it, but I learned that if you trust yourself, keep working, and stay focused on your goals, the possibilities are endless."

He further added:

"We all face setbacks and challenges. There will always be times when the road feels impossible to travel, but if you believe in your abilities and keep pushing forward, you will rise above it all. Don't let fear or doubt define you. Stay focused, stay faithful, and always trust that the best is yet to come."

The Bullis School athlete started his 2024 season with the second-fastest all-time high school boys' 600m time at the Millrose Games. Quincy Wilson won the 400m in 45.76s, breaking the National High School indoor record time at the New Balance Indoor Championships. His time outpaced Tyrese Cooper's under-18 world-best time of 46.01s (ratified) set in 2017.

Quincy Wilson revealed that winning gold medals is better than attending a party

Quincy Wilson running the 4x400m relay at the Olympic Games-Paris 2024 - (Source: Getty)

Quincy Wilson was added to the Dazed 100 USA roster for his stellar 2024 track and field season and Olympic success. Being at the peak of success at such a young age, Wilson revealed that parties don't drive him as winning gold medals in athletic events does.

"Being at the Games (Olympics) and winning a gold medal is way more fun that going to a party. I feel that a gold medal is going to last forever, that party is going to last for two to three hours. I am have that for life, all the other little things you are not going to have." (via Dazed Instagram)

Wilson won the 400m in a meet-record time at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor. He also made waves at the Penn Relays and Florida Relays.