Jodie Williams

English sprinter and Olympic athlete

Jodie Williams - Athletes & Sports Figures born September 28th, 1993
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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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