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Patrick Williams

  • Class
    1990
  • Induction
    2024
  • Sport(s)
    Track and Field

The fastest man in Vandal history. Williams, a native of Jamaica, holds the school record in the 55-meter (indoor) and the 100-meter dash (outdoor) and is second on the all-time list in the 200-meter in both the outdoor and indoor record books. He also holds the Big Sky Conference 100-meter record and is in the top 10 all-time list for the 55-meter dash and 200-meter dash indoor list.

In 1990, he made his biggest splash, making the final in the 100-meter and the 200-meter. He faced some of the best sprinters in the world and finished eighth in both races. Both finals included future Olympic silver medalist Frank Fredericks, and future Olympic bronze medalist and NFL wide receiver Michael Bates. The 200-meter final was won by four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson.

He was an 11-time Big Sky Champion, including eight individual championships. He continued running in his home country of Jamaica until 1992.

He now resides in Oregon.

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