Olympic sensation Quincy Wilson has declared his college commitment to a Big Ten institution.

Billy Heyen

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TL;DR

  • Quincy Wilson, a young track phenom, committed to sprint at Maryland.
  • He chose the Terrapins over Texas A&M, South Carolina, USC, and UCLA.
  • Wilson is the fastest American high schooler in the 400m and an Olympic gold medalist.

The young track phenom Quincy Wilson has picked his collegiate home.

And in what is at least a bit of a shocker in the track world, he's staying home.

Wilson committed Monday night to sprint at Maryland.

He chose the Terrapins over Texas A&M, South Carolina, USC and UCLA.

Wilson has shone in high school at The Bullis School nearby and will now run for the Terps.

He had a tough break at the U.S. Championships this year to miss the world meet, but he's already one of the fastest runners in the world. At age 17 earlier this year, Wilson ran a 44.10-second 400-meter dash, the third-fastest time in the world this year.

Wilson is the fastest-ever American high schooler in both the indoor and outdoor 400.

He was selected for the men's 4x400-meter relay squad for the 2024 Summer Games, becoming the youngest male track and field competitor from the U.S. In Olympic annals.

Wilson competed in the Olympic heats, and his team subsequently secured the gold medal. This achievement made Wilson the youngest ever Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

So he's going to Maryland already with an Olympic gold medal.

The Terps hope there's a lot more sprint glory to come for Wilson.

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