Kendal Williams facts for kids
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Williams at the 2018 NCAA Division I Championships
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| Born | September 23, 1995 Jacksonville, Florida, US |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 165 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprints | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Georgia Bulldogs (2016–2018) Florida State Seminoles (2015) |
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| Club | PURE Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | adidas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kendal Williams (born September 23, 1995) is an American professional track and field athlete. He is known for his amazing speed in sprint races. These races include the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. Kendal has won many gold medals for the United States. He has competed in big events like the World Junior Championships and the Pan American Games.
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Early Life and High School Success
Kendal Williams was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He started showing his talent for running at a young age. He went to Stanton College Preparatory School. There, he became a top high school athlete. He won several state championships. He was also named a high school All-American. This means he was one of the best athletes in the country for his age.
College Track and Field Career
After high school, Kendal received a scholarship to Florida State University. He joined the Seminoles track team in 2015. As a freshman, he ran the 100 meters in 9.98 seconds. This was a very fast time, even though it was helped by the wind.
After his first year, Kendal decided to transfer. He moved to the University of Georgia. He followed his coach, Ken Harnden, who also moved there. At Georgia, Kendal continued to improve his running. In his senior year, he ran the 100 meters in 9.99 seconds. This time was a new personal best for him. It helped him win the Southeastern Conference Championships.
Becoming a Professional Athlete
Kendal Williams became a professional athlete in 2018. This means he now competes in track and field as his job. He has continued to represent the United States in major international competitions.
Major International Achievements
Kendal has won several important medals for his country:
- In 2014, at the World Junior Championships in Oregon, he won two gold medals. He won the 100-meter race. He also helped the U.S. team win gold in the 4x100-meter relay.
- In 2015, he won another gold medal at the Pan American Games in Toronto. This was for the 4x100-meter relay.
- In 2016, at the NACAC U23 Championships in El Salvador, he won two more gold medals. He won the 100-meter race and the 4x100-meter relay.
- In 2018, Kendal competed at the first-ever Athletics World Cup in London. He won a silver medal in the 100-meter race. He then helped the U.S. team win a gold medal in the 4x100-meter relay.
Personal Bests
Kendal Williams has set impressive personal bests in his sprint events:
- 60 meters (indoor): 6.51 seconds (set in 2017)
- 100 meters: 9.93 seconds (set in 2024)
- 200 meters: 20.15 seconds (set in 2018)
These times show how fast Kendal is. He is one of the top sprinters in the world.
