Man, if you’re a track fan, you’re probably still buzzing from Quincy Wilson’s jaw-dropping 44.10 in the 400m at the 2025 Ed Murphey Classic. This 17-year-old phenom from Bullis School, Maryland, is climbing the ranks faster than Usain Bolt running the 100m.

At just 17, Wilson’s already rewriting record books, and his latest sprint in Memphis was pure electricity, clocking a new U18 world record and tying for the fourth-fastest 400m time globally this year. Beating pros like Bryce Deadmon and Steven Gardiner? That’s the kind of stuff that makes you sit up and take notice. But what’s fueling this kid’s meteoric rise?

Enter Coach Joe Lee, the mastermind behind Wilson’s ascent. After Quincy blazed through that 44.10, Lee admitted he saw it coming. “I actually knew something special was gonna happen when we got here,” he said, grinning but cautious not to jinx it. Lee’s been strategic, cutting back Wilson’s meets this year compared to the past two seasons. “He’s actually done less meets this year,” Lee noted, shutting down burnout worries. “Despite what people say, like, ‘Oh, he’s burning,’ we’re fine, as we can see today.” So, how’s a high schooler handling this kind of pressure?

Here’s the wild part: Wilson’s juggling more than just sprints. “Everybody forgets he’s still in high school,” Lee said, painting a picture of a kid who’s up at 6 a.m. for the school bus, grinding through homework, and, yes, doing chores. “Trust me, his mom will make sure them chores are done, or she’ll shut all this down,” Lee laughed. With school out, Wilson’s finally got room to breathe, recover, and focus on track. Lee’s thrilled: “We’re just having fun.” But with the U.S. Championships looming, can Wilson keep this momentum going?

The kid’s training is “on point,” per Lee, and that 44.10 proves it. Wilson’s not just running, Wilson’s rewriting what’s possible for a teenager. With trials and the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo on the horizon, the track world’s watching. What’s next for this high school star?

What’s next on the season for Quincy Wilson

Well, we believe Quincy Wilson’s still got more in the tank after that blistering 44.10 at the Ed Murphey Classic. The 17-year-old Bullis School star is gearing up for a crucial three-week block before the men’s 400m first round at the U.S. Outdoor Championships. That U18 world record he just set in Memphis, tying for the fourth-fastest 400m globally this year, has us all hyped. But what’s the game plan for this high school phenom?

Wilson’s keeping it cool and calculated. “We have to go to the lab and see where things are,” he told FloTrack after the race, ready to huddle with his coach, Joe Lee, to map out the next training block. Lee’s been the mastermind behind Wilson’s rise, and Quincy’s all in on the process. “I’ll probably talk to him, and my coach will give me the final say on what we’ll do,” Wilson said. With the U.S. Championships looming, every session counts. So, how’s he staying grounded with all this spotlight?

Since bursting onto the scene at 15, Wilson’s been a magnet for attention, but he’s saying all the right things. “Staying to my coach’s plan and trusting his process,” he shared, reflecting on a season that’s hitting its stride. That 44.10 wasn’t just a fluke, it’s the payoff of years of work. “I feel like this season is really starting to come upon what I’ve been working for right now,” he added. With his eyes on the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, can Wilson keep rewriting the record books? We wait to see.