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Dawn Williams-Sewer

Dawn Williams-Sewer

DMADMAWomen
Birth dateDec 23, 1973
BirthplacePortsmouth, Dominica
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Dawn Williams-Sewer (born 23 December 1973 in Portsmouth, Dominica) she is a retired athlete who competed for Dominica.

She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in the women's 800 metres, in the first round she finished 3rd and qualified for the semi-final, where she finished 5th and just missed out to a place in the final.

Her result was overall in 10th place. This was the best performance by an athlete from Dominica at the Olympics until 2024 and Thea LaFond's gold medal in women's triple jump. Competing for the Little Rock Trojans track and field team, Williams-Sewer won the 1997 800 meters at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Key facts
800 m
1:59.06
#348 all-time
1999 season best
2:15.47
Apr 24, 1999 · Kansas City, MO (USA)
Record
National record · 800 m 1:59.06
National record
Age
52 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: 800 m 1:59.06 (#348 all-time), 1999 season best 2:15.47 (Apr 24, 1999, Kansas City, MO (USA)) · National record (800 m) · 52 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:59.06
#348 all-time
800m-short-tracki
2:02.55
800m-short-track
2:02.55

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
800m
2:15.47-Apr 24, 1999
↓
Kansas City, MO (USA)
1998
800mi
2:06.69-Feb 7, 1998
↓
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
1998
800m
2:06.69-Feb 7, 1998
↓
-
1998
800m-short-tracki
2:06.82-Feb 13, 1998
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1998
800m-short-track
2:06.82-Feb 13, 1998
↓
-
1997
800m
2:01.31-May 25, 1997
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1997
800m-short-track
2:02.55-Mar 8, 1997
↓
-
1997
800m-short-tracki
2:02.55-Mar 8, 1997
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1996
800m
1:59.06-Jul 27, 1996
↓
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:15.47-Apr 24Kansas City UMKC Invitational, Kansas City, MO

1998

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:12.53-Aug 17Maracaibo CAC Games, Maracaibo
800m
2:06.71-Apr 25Des Moines Drake Relays Invitational, Des Moines, IA
800m-short-track
2:07.29-Feb 20New Balance Invitational, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
2:06.82-Feb 13New York Chase Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
800m
2:06.69-Feb 7Ames Cyclone Classic, Ames, IA (i)

1997

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:03.35-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
2:03.35-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
2:03.60-Jun 27San Juan CAC Championships, San Juan
800m
2:03.51-Jun 6Bloomington NCAA Championships
800m
2:04.60-Jun 4Bloomington NCAA Championships, Bloomington, IN
800m
2:01.31-May 25Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
800m
2:02.93-Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
800m-short-track
2:02.55-Mar 8NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Indianapolis, IN (i)
800m-short-track
2:06.68-Feb 8Indianapolis Cannon IV Classic, Indianapolis, IN (i)
800m
2:09.24-Jan 25Johnson City USAir Invitational, Walker Track, Johnson City, TN (i)

1996

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:59.06-Jul 27The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
800m
1:59.65-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
800m
1:59.06-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
800m
2:01.47-Jul 13Durham, NC
800m
2:04.40-May 31Eugene NCAA Championships

1991

2 performances

Honours

🥉

San Juan CAC Championships

800 Metres

1997
🥇

NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1997
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dawn Williams-Sewer's 800 m personal best?

Dawn Williams-Sewer's 800 m personal best is 1:59.06, set on Jul 27, 1996 in Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA (USA), #348 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dawn Williams-Sewer compete in?

Dawn Williams-Sewer competes in the 800 m.

How did Dawn Williams-Sewer perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 2:15.47, set on Apr 24, 1999 in Kansas City, MO (USA).