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Olympic champion Quincy Wilson faced an unexpected challenger as Andrew Salvodon delivered a shocking performance, rewriting history in the 500m dash.
Little-known sprinter Andrew Salvodon has reacted to his shocking upset over Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson at the 2025 VA Showcase.
In a race that left the crowd in awe, Salvodon did not just beat Wilson but also obliterated the national high school record in the 500-meter dash, clocking an astonishing 1:00.49.
His time shattered the previous mark of 1:01.25, set by Will Sumner in 2022 at the same event.
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19:23 - 18.01.2025
'I'm scared of her'- Sifan Hassan reveals the Kenyan star she fears most, tips Faith Kipyegon for marathon success
Dutch woman Sifan Hassan has disclosed the Kenyan marathoner she fears the most as she disclosed that Faith Kipyegon is destined for more success if she moves to the marathon.
But beyond the numbers, this race was about more than just records—it was about a rising star stepping into the spotlight and seizing his moment.
“Well, this used to be his own turf. It’s mine now,” Salvodon told FloTrack after the race.
“I’ve been training on it, I’ve been doing everything I could on this, on Virginia. So, I mean, home turf or home court, whatever you want to call it, it feels good to beat an Olympian. Never thought I’d race one until college or after that. But overall, everything that comes with this is amazing. I’m proud to have it.”
What makes his win even more symbolic is the fact that Virginia Beach was once Wilson’s training ground too.
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20:30 - 18.01.2025
'He was ruthless'- Mo Farah reflects on fierce rivalry with a Kenyan challenger in his toughest career race
Mo Farah has reflected on his toughest career race, crediting his Kenyan rival for pushing him to his limits.
For years, Wilson dominated this event, building his reputation on this very track. But on this night, the spotlight belonged to Salvodon.
From the opening gun, it was clear that this was going to be a battle as Wilson kept the pressure on early but Salvodon stayed right there with him.
At the final stretch, the unexpected happened as Salvodon surged ahead pulling away with an explosive kick. The crowd, expecting Wilson to reclaim his crown, instead watched in stunned silence as Salvodon crossed the finish line first.
When the scoreboard flashed his time—1:00.49—a collective gasp filled the arena. He had not just beaten Wilson; he had rewritten history.
Salvodon’s run was not just fast—it was groundbreaking as he became the first high school athlete to ever break the 1:01 barrier in the 500-meter dash, a feat that many thought wouldn’t happen for years.
“Every stride of that race was built on determination,” said one track analyst. “To beat Quincy Wilson and break the national record in the same race? That’s legendary.”
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'I'll just try to win'- Why double Olympic gold medallist Beatrice Chebet is excited for Portugal challenge
Beatrice Chebet prepares for the Lisbon 10K with confidence as she eyes victory while downplaying any record-breaking ambitions in Portugal.
His record-smashing time adds his name to the list of high school track greats, proving that he belongs among the best.
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