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Randy Williams

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Randy Williams

USAUSAMen
Birth dateAug 23, 1953
BirthplaceFresno, United States
Height1.78 m
Weight69 kg

Randy Lavelle Williams (born August 23, 1953) is an American former track and field athlete. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.34
#117 all-time
1984 season best
7.95
Jun 4, 1984 · Colorado Springs, CO (USA)
1984 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Long Jump 8.34 (#117 all-time), 1984 season best 7.95 (Jun 4, 1984, Colorado Springs, CO (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.34
8.34
#117 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
LJ
7.95-Jun 4, 1984
↑
Colorado Springs, CO (USA)
1983
LJ
8.06+1.9Jun 19, 1983
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1981
LJ
8.02+0.6Apr 26, 1981
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1980
LJ
8.13-Apr 5, 1980
↑
Tempe, AZ (USA)
1979
LJ
8.05+2.5Jun 15, 1979
↑
San Diego, CA (USA)
1978
LJ
7.97-Apr 30, 1978
↑
Long Beach, CA (USA)
1977
LJ
8.10-Jun 10, 1977
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1977
100m
10.34+1.2May 21, 1977-Modesto, CA (USA)
1976
LJ
8.11+0.0Jul 29, 1976
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1975
LJ
8.04-May 16, 1975
↑
Pullman, WA (USA)
1974
LJ
7.94-Jun 7, 1974
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1973
LJ
8.46+3.4May 18, 1973
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1972
LJ
8.34+5.5Jul 28, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.95-Jun 4Colorado Springs, CO

1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.06+1.9Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
LJ
8.02+2.8Jun 18Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
LJ
7.98-May 30Walnut, CA

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.02+0.6Apr 26Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.13-Apr 5Tempe, AZ

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.05+2.5Jun 15Walnut AAU Championships, Walnut, CA
LJ
8.02-May 26San Diego, CA

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.97-Apr 30Long Beach, CA

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.10-Jun 10Westwood, CA
100m
10.34+1.2May 21Modesto, CA
LJ
8.10-May 21Modesto, CA

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.11+0.0Jul 29The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
LJ
7.97+0.0Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.93-Jun 20Eugene AAU Championships, Eugene, OR
LJ
8.04-May 16Pullman, WA

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.94-Jun 7Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX

1973

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.66-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
LJ
8.05-May 26Modesto Cal R, Modesto, CA
LJ
8.46+3.4May 18Eugene, OR
LJ
8.16-May 18Eugene, OR
LJ
8.01-May 12Fresno WCR, Fresno, CA
LJ
7.99-Apr 28Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
LJ
8.03-Mar 9Detroit, MI (i)
LJ
8.13-Feb 23USA Indoor Championships

1972

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.24+0.0Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
8.34+0.0Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
8.34+5.5Jul 28Sacramento, CA
LJ
8.02-Jul 8Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR

Honours

🥈

The XXI Olympic Games

Long Jump

1976
🥇

USA Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1973
🥇

The XX Olympic Games

Long Jump

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Randy Williams's Long Jump personal best?

Randy Williams's Long Jump personal best is 8.34, set on Sep 8, 1972, #117 on the all-time list.

Which events does Randy Williams compete in?

Randy Williams competes in the Long Jump.

How did Randy Williams perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 7.95, set on Jun 4, 1984 in Colorado Springs, CO (USA).

How many medals has Randy Williams won?

Randy Williams has won 2 Olympic Games medals.