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Quincy Wilson has honored his late coach with a heartfelt tribute while celebrating his historic Olympic gold medal success.
America's teenage sprint sensation Quincy Wilson has honored his late Bullis School football coach Ray Butler by dedicating his recent run to the man he called a mentor and inspiration.
The heartfelt tribute comes just months after Wilson became the youngest U.S. male track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.
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Wilson, 16, who contributed to the U.S. team’s third-place finish in the 4x400m relay heats at the Paris Olympics with a stellar split of 47.27 seconds, posted an emotional Instagram story on December 17, 2024.
The black-and-white image captioned, "Run 4 Ray. Miss you coach," reflected his grief and admiration for Coach Butler, who passed away in September.
"One of my most important lessons I've learned is to never ever doubt yourself. Believe in yourself," Wilson said during a motivational speech at a recent USATF event.
"There were many times when I didn't know if I could make it, but I learned that if you trust yourself, keep working, and stay focused on your goals, the possibilities are endless."
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The Paris Games marked a historic moment for Wilson, who won gold despite sitting out the finals.
His preliminary-round effort was enough to secure his place in history, but the triumph was bittersweet, overshadowed by the loss of his beloved coach.
Butler, just 48 years old, was a guiding figure for Wilson during his formative years at Bullis School in Maryland.
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To commemorate Coach Butler, the school hosted a gathering on September 28 in the Howard Auditorium of the Blair Family Center for the Arts.
Wilson, though wrapped in Olympic celebrations, was deeply affected by the news.
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His tribute on Instagram showed how deeply the late coach's legacy resonated with him.
Now looking ahead, Wilson announced his return to the track at the highly anticipated 2025 VA Showcase.
Last year, the young star narrowly missed Will Sumner’s national high school 500m record at the same event, clocking a blistering 1:01.27.
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Reflecting on his breakout 2024 season, Wilson’s accolades included back-to-back titles at prestigious meets like the East Coast Invitational, the Millrose Games, and the New Balance Nationals.
His 400m performances at both the indoor and outdoor New Balance Nationals cemented his place in history, with a stunning 45.76s breaking Tyrese Cooper’s U-18 world best.
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