Quincy Wilson made his long-awaited college choice on Monday night and will stay close to home after committing to the University of Maryland, the school announced.
Wilson narrowed his shortlist of potential school to Texas A&M, South Carolina, UCLA, USC and Maryland but ultimately chose a familiar destination that will keep him in familiar territory for his collegiate track career. He teased his announcement on social media and after a series of visits to each of the schools on his final list, talk of his landing spot was debated for months.
“Quincy is a generational athlete who has the upside to continue to thrive at the top of our sport,” Maryland track and field head coach Andrew Valmon said in a statement. “His support system here at Maryland, in his home state, is unmatched. I am excited to get to work on this next phase of his journey.”
Wilson, 17, a 400-meter standout, is the youngest male to ever compete for Team USA in the Olympics and made his debut for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He ran in the qualifying heats of the men’s 4×400 meter relay, but did not compete in the final. Wilson was still awarded a gold medal for helping the team, making him the second youngest Olympic gold medalist in history at 16 years old.
He has made waves in the prep track landscape for Bullis School since 2022, where is currently a senior, and is the world under-18 record holder in the 400m at 44.10, which he set in July.
And while Maryland has produced many track and field Olympic talents, Wilson is the first Olympian to commit to the school. He brings star power and talent to a program that did not have an impact at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in June in Eugene, Oregon.
Last year he was named USA Track and Field’s Youth Athlete of the Year.
