SAINT-DENIS, France — For the first time since the spotlight began shining on the phenom from Bullis School in Maryland, Quincy Wilson wasn’t smiling. The infectious charm that made him so beloved these last couple of months was replaced with a stern countenance.
Wilson ran the first leg for the U.S. in the first round of the men’s 4×400 relay in Friday’s early session. Responsible for setting the tone, he ran his lap in 47.27 seconds — seventh-best in the eight-man field. And the kid was not happy about it.
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Three weeks ago, after becoming a sensation at the U.S. Olympic trials, Wilson set a new personal best, running the 400
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