Janai Williams

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Events
200 Metres Short Track · 100 m

Janai Williams is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 11.82 in the 100m, 24.14 in the 200m, 45.43 in the 4x100m, 3:50.52 in the 4x400Metre and 7.79 in the 60m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track24.59
2026 season best25.26Feb 14, 2026 · Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 100 m11.82
Last competitionSMU InvitationalMay 2, 2026 · 12.64
SMU Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 24.59, 100 m 11.82, 2026 season best 25.26 (Feb 14, 2026, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: SMU Invitational, May 2, 2026, 12.64

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mTX 2023United States 100 m all-time list11.82*1,028 pts–
200mTX 2024United States 200 m all-time list24.14*1,022 pts–
4x100mTX 2024United States 4 × 100 m all-time list45.43–
4x400MetreIndoorAL 20233:50.52–
60mIndoorTX 20247.79960 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorAL 202424.591,029 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660mH Indoor8.45–Jan 30, 2026–
2026100m 12.64-0.8May 2, 2026SMU Invitational
2026100mH 13.50+2.2Apr 24, 2026–
2026200m 24.93+3.6Mar 21, 2026TCU Alumni Invite
2026200m-short-track Indoor25.26–Feb 14, 2026Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
20264x100m 47.01–Mar 21, 2026TCU Alumni Invite
2026400mH 1:08.33–May 14, 2026–
202560m Indoor8.00–Feb 7, 2025Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) - Olympic Development
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Janai Williams's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 24.59, set on Feb 23, 2024 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i).

Janai Williams competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 100 m.

2026 season best: 25.26, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: SMU Invitational on May 2, 2026, 12.64.