If you’re a track fan, you’re probably still buzzing from Quincy Wilson’s jaw-dropping 44.10 seconds in the men’s 400m at the 2025 Ed Murphey Classic.
At just 17 years old, the Bullis School sensation from Maryland left jaws on the floor with a performance that rewrote the record books. Wilson’s blistering time set a new U18 world record and tied for the fourth-fastest 400m mark in the world this year, stunning seasoned pros like Bryce Deadmon and Olympic champion Steven Gardiner.
But while the track world caught its collective breath, the man behind Wilson’s meteoric rise, Coach Joe Lee, finally opened up about his star athlete’s incredible form.
Speaking after the race, Lee revealed that Wilson’s historic run didn’t come as a surprise.
“I actually knew something special was gonna happen when we got here,” Lee admitted, smiling.
“He’s done fewer meets this year than the last two seasons. Despite what people say about burnout, we’re fine, as you can see today.”
Lee also offered a glimpse into Wilson’s balancing act off the track.
“Everybody forgets he’s still in high school,” he reminded reporters.
Between homework, 6 a.m. bus rides, and yes, household chores, Quincy remains grounded.
“Trust me, his mom will make sure them chores are done, or she’ll shut all this down,” Lee chuckled.
What’s Next for Quincy Wilson?
With school out for the summer, Wilson now has a critical three-week training block ahead before the men’s 400m heats at the U.S. Outdoor Championships. That 44.10 in Memphis was no fluke, and both athlete and coach know there’s more in the tank.
“We have to go to the lab and see where things are,” Wilson told FloTrack after the race.
Despite the mounting attention since he burst onto the scene at just 15, Wilson remains humble and focused.
“Staying to my coach’s plan and trusting his process,” he said.
“I feel like this season is really starting to come upon what I’ve been working for.”
With the U.S. Championships and the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo looming, Quincy Wilson’s record-breaking run is a signal that this teenage prodigy is just getting started. The track world will be watching every step of the way.
