Ricardo Williams (sprinter)
Jamaican sprinter
Ricardo Williams (born 29 September 1976) is a retired Jamaican sprinter who competed primarily in the 200 metres. He represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics, as well as two World Championships, in 2001 and 2003.
In 1992, Williams beat his classmate Omar Bailey, then considered St. Jago High School's fastest sprinter. He was called "Flash" since then.
Williams ran for Southwestern Christian College before transferring to Texas Christian University. He was an All-American for the TCU Horned Frogs track and field team, placing 8th in the 200 metres at the 1999 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.
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