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Quincy Wilson Propels Bullis to Penn Relays Final With Standout Anchor Leg

The 17-year-old Olympic gold medalist delivered a 45.99-second split, securing Bullis School’s spot in the prestigious Championship of America final.

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Overview

  • Quincy Wilson anchored Bullis School to a 3:11.04 finish in the Penn Relays 4×400-meter heats, the fastest qualifying time for the final.
  • Wilson’s 45.99-second anchor leg marked a strong rebound after his upset loss at the Florida Relays earlier this month.
  • The Championship of America final will see Bullis face powerhouse Jamaican teams, which have dominated the event since 2007.
  • Wilson, an Olympic gold medalist at 16, continues to balance his elite track career with life as a high school junior.
  • Bullis coach Joe Lee emphasizes treating Wilson as a typical student-athlete despite his global track achievements.