In Pictures: 16-year-old Quincy Wilson attends debut Paris Olympics opening ceremony alongside LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Coco Gauff and more

Amidst the grandeur of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, Quincy Wilson stood shoulder-to-shoulder with sports icons LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Coco Gauff. Breaking away from the tradition of organizing the opening ceremony in the stadium, the 2024 Games opening ceremony unfolded on the Seine River.

Wilson, who is poised to compete in the men's 4x400m relay event at the Olympics, attended the opening ceremony for his debut Games along with the other elite USA athletes. Among the athletes, the American flotilla was graced by the presence of sports titans, including Masai Russell, Tara Davis-Woodhall, and Noah Lyles.

Following the ceremony, Wilson shared a few pictures from the electrifying ceremony with the fans. He was seen posing with 2024 French Open winner Gauff and three-time Olympic medalist LeBron, both of them were honored as flag bearers for the American squad. The 16-year-old was reveling in the moment alongside Curry, shooting guard Anthony Edwards and Anthony Davis.

He posted a few pictures with the star athletes and wrote:

"Opening Ceremony 🇫🇷 #teamusa."

Wilson will be seen competing in the 4x400m men's relay event on August 9, 2024, at 11:05, local time. If the American team qualifies for the next round, they will be seen competing in the finals, which are slated for the next day at 21:12 (Paris time).

"Ready to cherish the moment," Quincy Wilson shares his joy at attending the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Quincy Wilson is poised to compete in the men's 4x400m relay event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Source: Getty

Quincy Wilson is the youngest athlete on the USA athletic track and field team for the Paris Games. The young American sensation attended the ceremony, standing alongside the elite athletes of multiple sports.

During an interview with Team USA, the 16-year-old expressed his excitement and also conveyed his appreciation for the opportunity to compete at the greatest sporting event. He acknowledged the privilege of competing for the nation.

"Feels great," Wilson said. "You know being 16 years old, just enjoying the moment, staying in the moment because you never know if this can happen again you know. I'm just enjoying every moment, meeting new people. It's a great team to run for. Team USA I know I'm in great hands. So I'm just excited to be here and ready to cherish the moment."

Wilson earned his spot for the men's 4x400m USA relay team after settling in sixth place at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, clocking a decent time of 44.94 seconds.