Does Quincy Wilson Get a Medal?

Quincy Wilson's Olympic medal and participation

• Quincy Wilson Olympic medal: Wilson receives a gold medal for the men's 4x400m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics

• Youngest Olympic gold medalist track and field: At 16 years old, Wilson becomes the youngest male American track and field Olympic gold medalist in history

• Qualifying heat participation: Wilson ran the first leg of the 4x400m relay in the qualifying heat on August 9, 2024, helping the U.S. team advance to the finals

• Performance in qualifying: Wilson ran a 47.27-second 400-meter sprint, placing the team in seventh position after his leg

U.S. men's 4x400m relay final performance

• Gold medal and Olympic record: The U.S. men's 4x400m relay team won gold in the final on August 10, 2024, setting a new Olympic record of 2:54.43

• Final team composition: The winning team in the final consisted of Rai Benjamin, Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood, and Bryce Deadmon

• Margin of victory: The U.S. team won by a narrow margin of just 0.10 seconds over Botswana

Medal eligibility rules

• Does Quincy Wilson get a medal: Yes, all members of the relay pool, including those who only participated in the heats, receive medals if the team wins in the final

• Historical significance: Wilson's achievement makes him the youngest male athlete to win Olympic gold in any sport since 1952

FAQ

Does Quincy Wilson get a medal for the 4x400m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Yes, Quincy Wilson receives a gold medal for the men's 4x400m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite not running in the final. His participation in the qualifying heat makes him eligible for the medal.

What type of Olympic medal does Quincy Wilson receive?

Quincy Wilson receives a gold medal for his contribution to the U.S. men's 4x400m relay team, which won first place in the final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How old is Quincy Wilson when he wins his Olympic gold medal?

Quincy Wilson is 16 years old when he wins his Olympic gold medal, making him the youngest male American track and field Olympic gold medalist in history.

Is Quincy Wilson the youngest Olympic gold medalist in track and field?

Quincy Wilson becomes the youngest male American track and field Olympic gold medalist at 16 years old. He is also the youngest male athlete to win Olympic gold in any sport since 1952.

Why does Quincy Wilson get a medal if he didn't run in the final?

Quincy Wilson gets a medal because all members of the relay pool, including those who only participated in the heats, receive medals if the team wins in the final. This rule ensures that all contributors to the team's success are recognized.