• 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.

• 1. Full name: Lauryn Chenet Williams
  2. Born: September 11, 1983NBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
  3. Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaNBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
  4. Current Residence: Miami, FloridaNBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
  5. Height: 5' 3"NBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
  6. Weight: 127 lbsNBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams
  7. College: University of Miami, FLNBC Olympics: Lauryn Williams

• 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 Beijing

• Career 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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