Darold Williamson facts for kids
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| Full name | Darold Andre Williamson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  United States |
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| Born | February 19, 1983 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Running | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Baylor University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 200 m: 20.91 400 m: 44.27 |
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Darold Williamson is a retired American track athlete. He was born on February 19, 1983. Darold is famous for being part of the US team that won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meter relay race at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He ran the final part of that race.
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About Darold Williamson
Darold Williamson was born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1983. He finished high school in San Antonio in 2001. He went to Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and graduated in 2005.
Early Life and Support
Darold was part of a special program in Texas. This program helps young people who need support. It helps them get ready for adult life.
Darold's Running Career
Darold Williamson was a very successful runner. He competed in many important races. He won several gold medals during his career.
Olympic Gold Medal
Darold went to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There, he was part of the US 4 × 400 meter relay team. This team won the gold medal. Darold ran the last part of the race, which is called the anchor leg.
World Championship Wins
After the Olympics, Darold continued to win. He earned two more gold medals at the World Championships in Athletics. These wins were also in the 4 × 400 meter relay. He helped his team win in 2005 and again in 2007.
College Achievements
While at Baylor University, Darold was a top college athlete. He won the 400-meter run championship three times. He achieved this at the Big 12 Conference from 2001 to 2003. In 2005, he ran his fastest 400-meter race. His personal best time was 44.27 seconds.
External Links
- Baylor profile
- USATF profile
- Darold Williamson at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Darold Williamson at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
- United States Olympic Committee profile
See also
In Spanish: Darold Williamson para niños
