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- Full name: Lauryn Chenet Williams
- Born: September 11, 1983NBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
- Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaNBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
- Current Residence: Miami, FloridaNBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
- Height: 5' 3"NBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
- Weight: 127 lbsNBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
- College: University of Miami, FLNBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
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Lauryn Williams is a track and field sprinter in the 100 meter and 200 meter races. She competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and will also compete in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
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Track and Field Career
Lauryn Williams attended Rochester High School in Rochester, Pennsylvania where she won state titles in the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes.USATF: Lauryn Williams Bio After graduating from high school in 2001, Williams went on to attend the University of Miami where she earned a degree in finance.Official Site: Lauryn Williams Bio Following graduation, she participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the 100 meter dash. Williams participated in the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki, Finland, as well as the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan.Official Site: Lauryn Williams Bio In 2008, Williams was named to the U.S. Olympic track and field team.USATF: Potent Team USA Roster Set For BeijingCareer Highlights
- *Silver medal winner in the 100M dash at the 2004 Summer OlympicsOfficial Site: Lauryn Williams Bio
- *Won the 4 X 100M relay at the 2005 World ChampionshipsOfficial Site: Lauryn Williams Bio
- *Won the 100M dash at the 2005 World ChampionshipsOfficial Site: Lauryn Williams Bio
- *Won the 4 X 100M relay at the 2007 World Championships.Official Site: Lauryn Williams Bio
- *Won the silver medal in the 100M dash at the 2007 World Championships.Official Site: Lauryn Williams Bio
- *In 2008, placed third in the 100M dash at the U.S. Olympic trials.USATF: Lauryn Williams Bio
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Lauryn Williams Questions
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What happened to Captain William Bligh after his crew Mutiny in Tahiti? 1 AnswerAfter the mutiny on the Bounty, Captain Bligh navigated a longboat about 3700 miles. There were 19 men on board. They landed safely on the Island of Timor. No o... read more -
How does Deron Williams style compare with John Stockton? 1 AnswerDeron Williams is quite different from John Stockton. John stockton was a pure passer who was also deadly from the outside and who was very good at steals. He w... read more -
What year was Hank Williams born? Where is Audrey Williams? 1 AnswerHank Williams was born on September 17, 1923 in Mount Olive, Alabama. Hank Williams, Jr. was born on May 26, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Hank Williams III wa... read more -
William Harvey first described what important bodily function or system? 1 AnswerWilliam Harvey was the first to describe the circulatory system. I have included a few links below with additional information. http://www.encyclopedia.com/top... read more
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Lauryn Williams Vital Stats
- USATF:Career Highlights
- Height: 5'3"
- Weight: 127 lbs.
- Collegiate Career: 2001-2004
Lauryn Williams Timeline
- 1983: Born on September 11
- 2001: State champion in the 100 and 200M dashes
- 2001: Graduated from Rochester High School (PA)
- 2002: Won gold medal in the World Junior Championships
- 2003: Big East Conference Outdoor Champion in the 100M dash
- 2004: Graduated from the University of Miami
- 2004: Won silver medal at the Olympic Games
- 2005: Won the World Outdoor 100M dash
- 2006-2007: World Outdoor silver medal winner
- 2008: Member of the USA OlympicTrack and Field team
- USATF:Career Highlights

