“Pushed Me Past My Limits”: Quincy Wilson Makes Major Admission as Track and Field Stars Drops Message for Close Friend

Imagine being just 17 and already having your name written into the track and field history books. That’s Quincy for you. He’s a junior at Bullis School down in Maryland, and get this—he became the youngest American guy ever to make the Olympic track team when he ran in the heats for that gold-medal-winning 4x400m relay team in Paris back in 2024. Wild, right?

But here’s where it gets interesting, because among all the medals and the mind-blowing records, it was actually a really heartfelt Instagram Story that got people talking recently. It was a simple birthday shoutout to a close friend, and he tagged this account called the “Henny and Fried Crabs Podcast.” In the post, Quincy credited this friend, saying they pushed him “past my limits.” That’s a pretty deep thing to say, especially for such a young guy who’s already achieving so much. What’s the story behind this emotional tribute?

So, Quincy’s Instagram story, the one everyone noticed recently, just said, “happy birthday to the 🐐! the one who pushed me past my limits @hennyandfriedcrabspodcast” It’s short, yeah, but you can feel the gratitude there. It points to this really strong connection with a guy named Iman, who goes by “G4.” Iman is a mentor to Quincy and one of the hosts of that podcast.

Turns out, Iman has been in Quincy’s corner for ages, going all the way back to when Quincy was just starting out. Quincy even shared an older photo on his Instagram story back in March 2025—a throwback pic of a younger him lifting weights with Iman right there spotting him, keeping a close eye. He captioned that one, “Hennyandfriedcrabspodcast❤️💪🏼The reason I am the athlete I am today 💯,” which totally echoed the feeling in his birthday post.

Iman’s reaction to that was just as powerful, saying something like, “From the first week I ever seen him work…” It shows you that connection goes both ways. For someone who’s already being called a future 400m world record holder, Quincy clearly understands how valuable it is to have people who push you way beyond what you ever thought you could do. So, who exactly is this friend, and what role did they play in shaping this champion?

Quincy giving such a heartfelt shoutout to Iman, crediting him with pushing past his limits, shows a young guy who totally gets that success isn’t something you achieve alone. With the 2025 New Balance Nationals Indoor championships coming up soon (March 13-16), you have to wonder how much this strong friendship and mentorship fuels Quincy’s fire as he keeps chasing those incredible times and records.

The role of support in Quincy Wilson’s Success

What’s really clear about Quincy is that he’s not just some isolated track prodigy. He’s a living example of how powerful it is to have a strong crew, a tight-knit circle of people in your corner. Those unbelievable times he’s been running the national high school indoor record this year—they didn’t just happen in a vacuum.

You’ve got Coach Joe Lee over at the Bullis Academy, who apparently helped mold his raw talent early on. And then there’s his family—his mom, Monique; dad, Roy; and his siblings, who made a huge sacrifice, literally picking up their lives and moving to Maryland just so Quincy could be part of the top-tier program at Bullis School.

And remember that heartfelt shoutout we talked about? The one to his mentor, Iman from the “Henny and Fried Crabs Podcast,” crediting him for pushing him “past my limits”? 

But who else is part of the squad fueling this young star? Well, Iman’s influence seems to extend outwards. Quincy’s girlfriend, Solai Russell, is also a seriously good track athlete herself. And let’s not forget his mom, Monique, whose encouragement has been key in keeping him grounded even as he’s suddenly famous after the Olympics. With a crew like that behind him, pushing him, believing in him, and keeping him grounded, you just have to wonder: how high is Quincy Wilson really going to soar?