Danielle Williams

JamaicaJamaicaActive
Born
Sep 14, 1992 (34 years old)
Birthplace
Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica
Events
100 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles
Height
1.67 m
Weight
59 kg

Danielle Gracia Williams (born 14 September 1992) is a Jamaican track and field athlete specialising in the 100 metres hurdles.

She is best known for winning gold medals at the 2015 World Championships and at the 2023 World Championships.

In addition, she won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships, won two medals at Summer Universiades, bronze in 2013 and gold in 2015, won silver medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2018 NACAC Championships, and represented her country at the 2013 World Championships, all in the 100 m hurdles. Her older sister, Shermaine, is also a hurdler.

Personal best · 100 m hurdles12.31
2026 season best12.51Jul 3, 2026 · USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Medals3World Championships: 2 gold, 1 bronze
Personal best · 60 m hurdles7.75

As of Nov 4, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.31 (#17 all-time), 60 m hurdles 7.75, 2026 season best 12.51 (Jul 3, 2026, USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: ATHLOS London, Sep 18, 2026, 12.63 · World Championships: 2 gold, 1 bronze · 34 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mMI 201411.16*1,165 pts#706–
200mCO 201322.621,173 pts#357–
400m201256.80948 pts––
400mIndoorSC 202554.651,060 pts––
100mHChorzów 202512.311,245 pts#17#15
4x100mCO 201344.05––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships2–13

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660mH Indoor7.87–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
202660mH 7.87–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2026100mH 12.51+0.8Jul 3, 2026Prefontaine Classic
2025100m 11.44+0.1Jun 1, 2025Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
2025100mH 12.31+1.4Aug 16, 2025Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline
2025200m-short-track Indoor24.02–Feb 15, 2025Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2025200m Indoor24.02–Feb 15, 2025Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2025400m-short-track Indoor54.65–Feb 14, 2025Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Danielle Williams's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.31, set on Aug 16, 2025 in Stadion Śląski, Chorzów (POL), #17 on the all-time list.

Danielle Williams competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 12.51, set on Jul 3, 2026 in USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: ATHLOS London on Sep 18, 2026, 12.63.

Danielle Williams has won 3 World Championships medals.