Quincy Wilson Publicly Heckled at New Balance Meet Amid Gabby Thomas-Like Backlash

Quincy Wilson Publicly Heckled at New Balance Meet Amid Gabby Thomas-Like Backlash

Something was off at the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia on June 21. Quincy Wilson, the 17-year-old sprint sensation, was back on the track to defend his 400m national title—all focused and ready. However, on the race day, something unexpected happened. As the cameras caught Wilson turning sharply toward the stands, his eyes fixed on someone in the distance. It had the makings of a déjà vu moment—something similar to what Gabrielle ‘Gabby’…

Quincy Wilson Silenced Hecklers With National Title

Quincy Wilson won yet another national title at the New Balance Nationals. The 17-year-old track and field phenom silenced all of his haters with his sixth-straight crown, indoors or outdoors, in the 400-meter event. He won the race by (almost) one full second after being fueled by unruly hecklers while in the blocks. Wilson, who competed in track and field for the United States at the Olympics last summer, is going to be the United States’ next…