Quincy Downing, a senior from Glenville Academic Campus, has chosen to continue his education and track and field career at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Downing will pursue a degree in Construction Management.
In 2009, Downing ran on the Division 1 4x800m state champion team and also won the 2009 USATF World Youth Trials in the 800m with a personal record time of 1:51.99 to secure a spot on Team USA for the IAAF World Youth Championship.
Downing also finished 7th in the 400m dash at the 2010 New Balance Nationals by running a personal best time of 47.77. Downing's current time in the indoor 800m of 1:58.14 leads Ohio and is the 10th fastest time in the nation by a high schooler. During the 2010 Indoor season, Downing lead Ohio in the 600m dash with a time of 1:21.78.
During the 2010 outdoor season, Downing placed 4th in the Division 1 800m run with a time of 1:53.86, and ran legs on Glenville's 4x400m relay team (2nd place), 4x200m relay team (1st place), and 4x100m relay team (3rd place).
Quincy Downing, a senior from Glenville Academic Campus, has chosen to continue his education and track and field career at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Downing will pursue a degree in Construction Management.
In 2009, Downing ran on the Division 1 4x800m state champion team and also won the 2009 USATF World Youth Trials in the 800m with a personal record time of 1:51.99 to secure a spot on Team USA for the IAAF World Youth Championship.