"They told me that it would be an 8 week injury and I won't be back" - Quincy Wilson reflects on injury-prone period during Olympic season

Quincy Wilson reflected on an injury-ridden period in the Olympic season ahead of the 2024 Trials. Wilson competed in the 400m event at the 2024 U.S. Track and Field Trials and displayed commendable performance.

He registered a stunning time of 44.66 seconds in the 400m heats to set a new U18 world record at the Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, defeating Chris Bailey and Matthew Boling, who clocked 44.86 and 44.94 seconds, respectively. Two days later, in the semifinal round of the event, he surpassed his previous time to post an impressive 44.42 seconds.

The 16-year-old has had a successful run in the Olympic year, including the New Balance Nationals Outdoor but it hasn't been a smooth sail throughout. In an interview with Citius Mag, he reflected on the time plagued by injuries.

"They told me that it was gonna be an 8 week injury and I won't be back," Wilson said. "I came back the next week a ran a 1:01 in the 500."

"Just been mentally strong and been able to just tell yourself that regardless of what you come through, just keep doing it because a lot of track is just mental," he added.

"Hope I make the team" - Quincy Wilson hopes to compete in the 4x400m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Quincy Wilson competes in the men's 400 meter final on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 24, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon.

Quincy Wilson clocked an impressive time of 44.94 seconds in the final round. He settled in sixth place, missing out on the Olympic spot in the individual event. However, the 16-year-old is confident in receiving a call to the national squad for the relay event.

In an interview with USA Today, he showed hope in receiving a call to join the 4x400m relay team, while expressing his satisfaction with the impressive run at the 2024 U.S. Track and Field Trials.

"Three consecutive sub-44s is just amazing,” Quincy Wilson said. “All I know is I gave it everything I had, and I can’t be disappointed. At the end of the day, I’m 16 running grown man times.”

"They could take somebody from the 100, the 200, the 800. They can take anyone they want to take. I could be getting that call and have to regroup. I’m just gonna keep my head down and keep praying on it and hope I make the team."

Quincy Wilson's U18 world record in the 400m also marked a new U.S. high school record.