Jodie Williams
English sprinter and Olympic athlete
Born
September 28th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Competed in sprinting events, focusing on 200 meters and 400 meters. Achievements include winning multiple medals at World and European Championships. Represented Great Britain at the Summer Olympics, participating in the 2012 and 2016 Games. Notable for contributing to relay team successes.
Won gold in the 4x100m relay at the 2011 World Youth Championships
Competed in the 200m and 400m events at the Olympic Games in 2012 and 2016
Achieved silver in the 200m at the 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships
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