Ashley Williams (sprinter) explained
Ashley Williams (born 25 October 1996) is a Jamaican sprinter.[1]
Early life
She attended Holmwood Technical High School in Jamaica.[2]
Career
In April 2024, she was selected as part of the Jamiacan team for the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[3] She ran the third leg of the women's 4x400m relay as they won their second qualifying heat to secure qualification for the 2024 Olympics.[4] In June 2024, she finished fifth at the Jamaican Olympic trials over 400 metres, having ran a personal best of 51.16 seconds in the semi final.[5] In July 2024, she was officially selected for the Jamaican team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[6]
Personal life
She has been nicknamed the "Jamaican Allyson Felix" due to a perceived similarity in their running style and physique.[7] [8]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Ashley Williams. World Athletics. 16 July 2024.
- Web site: Howard. Walker. 13 March 2024. 16 July 2024. Former Holmwood star Ashley Williams recalls magic of Champs. Jamaica Observer.
- Web site: Jamaica Gleaner. Jamaica's youngsters to take World Relays stage. 17 April 2024. 17 April 2024.
- Web site: Lawrence produces personal best to win shot put at ACC Outdoor Championships. SportsMax. 16 July 2024. May 10, 2024.
- Web site: World Athletics. 29 June 2024. 16 July 2024. Jamaican Championships.
- Web site: JAAA announces star-studded team for 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Sportsmax.tv. 8 July 2024. Leighton. Levy. July 7, 2024.
- Web site: 16 July 2024 . 9 February 2016 . ATHLETICSASHLEY "FELIX" WILLIAMS TALKS UP HER 400M CHANCES AT CHAMPS 2016 . Yardiesports.
- Web site: ASHLEY 'FELIX' WILLIAMS EYES FOUR GOLD MEDALS. teamja.org. 16 July 2024. March 13, 2016.
