Harrison Williams Nationality

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Harrison Foster Williams is an American athlete, specializing in the decathlon. He has achieved notable success in his career, including being a former U.S. Champion in the decathlon. Williams hails from Memphis, Tennessee, where he attended Memphis University School before continuing his education and athletic career at Stanford University.

Under the guidance of his coach, Bashir Ramzy, he has excelled in both indoor and outdoor track and field events. Williams has an impressive list of personal records, such as 10.64 seconds in the 100m, 13.88 seconds in the 110m hurdles, and 8630 points in the decathlon. He has also earned titles such as Pan American U20 champion, NCAA champion, and NCAA Indoor champion.

Harrison Williams Nationality

Harrison Foster Williams is an American athlete. He is the son of Jay and Susie Williams. His athletic lineage includes his grandfather, Jess Williams, who was a state champion in the 440-meter dash and the 880-meter relay in Mississippi in the late 1940s. Harrison's father, Jay, was a top 400-meter sprinter and also competed in basketball and football during high school. Harrison's older sister, Allie, played volleyball for New York University, and his younger sister, Julia, participated in high school track.

Harrison Williams' Hometown and Personal Records

Harrison Foster Williams's hometown is Memphis, Tennessee. His personal bests in decathlon events include an overall score of 8630 points achieved in Eugene on July 7, 2023. His individual event bests are: 100 meters in 10.54 seconds, long jump at 7.70 meters, shot put at 15.33 meters, high jump at 2.03 meters, 400 meters in 46.35 seconds, 110 meters hurdles in 13.88 seconds, discus throw at 48.86 meters, pole vault at 5.40 meters, javelin throw at 59.39 meters, and 1500 meters in 4:22.69.

Harrison Williams Birthplace

Harrison Foster Williams was born on 7th March, 1996, in Houston, Texas. He has represented the United States in various international competitions. In 2014, he finished 6th in the decathlon at the World Junior Championships in Eugene with 7760 points. He won the decathlon at the 2015 Pan American U20 Athletics Championships in Edmonton with 8037 points. At the 2019 World Championships in Doha, he placed 14th in the decathlon with 7892 points. In 2023, he achieved 7th place in the decathlon at the World Championships in Budapest with 8500 points. In 2024, he competed in the heptathlon at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow but did not finish (DNF).

FAQs

Harrison Williams was born in Houston, Texas, USA.

Harrison Williams is 6 feet 5 inches (1.95 meters) tall and weighs 195 pounds (88 kg).

Harrison Williams attended Stanford University.

Harrison Williams competes in track and field, specifically in the decathlon.

Harrison Williams is coached by Kris Mack.

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