After choosing the University of Maryland, Quincy Wilson once again made headlines for his decision to stay in the DMV. But before he hits the NCAA in Terrapins red, Wilson is back for his senior year at Bullis High, and his season opener saw Wilson in blazing form after a short hiatus, picking up right where he left off.

On December 20, 2025, at the Jim Mitchell Invitational, Quincy Wilson staged a show the track world wouldn’t forget anytime soon. He opened his season with the 55m prelims, where he exploded out of the blocks and crossed the finish line in 6.34s, setting a new personal best.

Although he skipped the finals in this distance, Wilson showed up for the 500m later. And well, the results there were equally mind-blowing.

Wilson ran the 500m and completed it with 1:02.05, clocking the new U.S #1 time in the event. It’s also the 11th-fastest time in history in the 500m, making it a truly stylish start to the Olympic gold medalist’s 2026 campaign.

Reflecting on his performances, Quincy Wilson shared the moment on his Instagram story: “Thank you God for a healthy season opener, US #1 and US #2.” It marked his first straightaway indoor sprint since his freshman year.

And this comeback is even more impressive considering his last race was four months ago, on August 1, 2025, at the USA Outdoor Championships in Eugene.

In that race, he ran 45.39 in the semifinals of the 400m, and failed to make it to the final. But still, he didn’t give up. “I’m learning, growing and letting adversity shape me into who I am meant to be.” That patience and faith were evident by December, marking another chapter in his young but already illustrious career.

The making of Quincy Wilson

Quincy Wilson’s path into track did not start with competition in mind. It started on a soccer field. His mom signed him up to help him stay active, build strength, and improve endurance. Very quickly, coaches noticed his speed. It stood out, even among talented kids. As Wilson moved from soccer to football and eventually to track, his results became better.

By the time he reached high school, he was not only winning races but also setting records and attracting the attention of college programs throughout the country.  That consistency made him the youngest track and field athlete to score a big NIL deal with New Balance.

In the 2025 season, that consistency continued. Indoors, he began the year with a powerful 45.66 in the 400 meters at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, which was an early indication of where he was at.

Outdoors, he made the biggest splash on July 12 in the Ed Murphey Classic, where he ran 44.10 seconds in the 400 meters, a new Under-18 world best. Towards the end of the year, he had shown growth, not only in time, but also in confidence and consistency.

His goal has always been simple and unchanged, and that likely remains true heading into 2026. “I’m just trying to better myself… bettering myself from last year.”

Now that he has committed himself to the University of Maryland, Quincy Wilson is set to embark on the next chapter of his career. His eagerness as he plans collegiate competition in the 2025-26 season is combined with a sense of purpose. “I’m super excited for my 2025-26 season,” he says. “I can’t wait.”