Micah Williams (born November 12, 2001) is an American sprinter.
His 9.91 Oregon school record qualified him as U.S. Olympian alternate in the 4 × 100 relay for the 2021 Olympics and attracted nationwide media interest.NBC Sports, "Oregon Track and Field star Micah Williams still can't believe he's heading to Tokyo Olympics," July 20, 2021Paul Danzer, "Portland athlete Micah Williams ready for Olympics sprint," Portland Tribune, July 26, 2021 Zachary Neel, "Oregon freshman Micah Williams sets school record with 9.91 second 100m dash," Ducks Wire, June 21, 2021
He was gold medalist in the 4 × 100 relay in the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland.
At the 2022 USATF Golden Games, he recorded a wind-assisted time of 9.83.Chris Hansen, "Oregon sprinter Micah Williams puts competition on notice with win at Mt. SAC Relays," Register Guard, April 16, 2022 Joel Odom, "Oregon Ducks’ Micah Williams runs world-leading time in 100 meters, Oregonlive.com, April 17, 2022
Early life Williams worked for Amazon during high school, where he was once told that he did not move fast enough when packing boxes.Tyler Tachman, "Behind the rise of Micah Williams as the Oregon Ducks’ star sprinter chases another national title," Oregonlive.com, June 10, 2021
Williams competed in the USA Junior Championships, finishing eighth (200 meter) in 2015, third (100) and fourth (200) in 2016, fourth (100) and fifth (200) in 2017 and fourth (100) in 2018. The latter year he also was fourth in the OSAA 6A state champion (100 and 200).USATF
Career In 2021, Williams became No. 7 collegiate all-time performer in the 60-meter dash (6.49 seconds). He was a three-time Gatorade Oregon Boys' Track and Field Runner of the Year while competing for Benson Polytechnic High School after setting the state meet record (10.42) and the state's all-time best 100m time (10.21).Tachman 2021
As of 2022, his personal best in the 200-meter dash is 20.05.World Athletics
In 2022, Williams set a new personal best of 9.86 in the 100-meter dash.
Beginning with the 2023-2024 season Williams is a member of the University of Oregon football team, playing wide receiver and wearing the number #84.
Personal records 60 meters: 6.48 ( Spokane), January 25, 2022 100 meters: 9.86 (+0.7 m/s) ( Fayetteville), May 27, 2022 200 meters: 20.05 (0.0 m/s) ( Eugene), May 15, 2022
See also 10-second barrier
References
External links Official website