Rubin_Williams_(athlete)

Rubin Williams (sprinter)

Rubin Williams (sprinter)

American sprinter

Rubin Williams (born July 9, 1983) is an American former athlete.[1][2]

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Williams grew up in San Jose, California and is a graduate of Valley Christian School.[3][4] He attended the University of Tennessee and broke the school's 200 meters record, which had been held by Justin Gatlin. At the 2002 World Junior Championships in Kingston, Williams finished fourth in the final of the 200 metres, won by Usain Bolt. In 2007 he was a bronze medalist in the 200 meters at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. He was 200 meters champion at the 2008 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships and came third in the 60 meters at the 2011 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships.[5]

References

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    "Vol's Williams second in 200". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. June 10, 2007.
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    "In case Mom didn't know, Williams still fast". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. April 13, 2008.
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    Robertson, Jordan (May 10, 2002). "Williams runs in right direction -- to girls track club". SFGATE.
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    "CCS alumni in college and beyond". The Mercury News. April 16, 2008.
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    "Track & Field: 2008 NCAA Indoor Nets Two Collegiate Records on First Day". Bleacher Report. March 15, 2008.
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