* Bullis School's Quincy Wilson readies for the rounds of the 400m at the U.S. Olympic Trials
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By Tim Casey - MileSplit Recruiting Reporter
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Track stars in the Class of 2026 are starting to officially hear from college coaches, who can now reach out to them and offer scholarships.
The coaches had a chance this month to evaluate high school stars at several national meets, including the Brooks PR Invitational, Nike Outdoor Nationals, New Balance Nationals Outdoor and the USATF U20 Championships.
Below, we highlight five boys from the Class of 2026 who excelled at those meets and gained attention from college programs.
Jackson Cantwell
Nixa (MO)
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If Cantwell keeps progressing, he could someday follow in the footsteps of his parents, Christian and Teri, both of whom competed in the Olympics.
At the Nike Outdoor Nationals, Cantwell won the shot put (73-5.25), setting a Hayward Field high school record. Ryan Crouser, the two-time reigning Olympics gold medali...
