
Shermaine Williams
Shermaine Williams (born 4 February 1990) is a Jamaican hurdler. At the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, she competed in the Women's 100 metres hurdles. She is an alumna of Johnson C. Smith University. Her younger sister, Danielle, is also a hurdler.
As of Sep 20, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.65 (#258 all-time), 60 m hurdles 8.07, 2024 season best 14.51 (May 19, 2024, Pista da Universidade Federal Fluminense – UFF, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)) · Last competition: Grande Prémio Brasil de Atletismo-Niteró, May 19, 2024, 14.51 · 36 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100mH | 14.51 | -3.3 | May 19, 2024 | ↓ | Grande Prémio Brasil de Atletismo-Niteró |
| 2022 | 100mH | 12.95 | +0.6 | Jun 25, 2022 | ↓ | Jamaican Championships |
| 2022 | 200m | 25.31 | +0.2 | Mar 26, 2022 | ↓ | UMiami Cobb Stadium, Coral Gables, FL (USA) |
| 2022 | 300m | 40.85 | - | Feb 6, 2022 | ↓ | Calvary Christian Academy Athletic Fields, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) |
| 2021 | 100mH | 13.31 | +0.6 | Jun 26, 2021 | ↓ | Jamaican Championships, National Stadium, Kingston |
| 2020 | 100mH | 13.87 | +1.9 | Aug 8, 2020 | ↓ | Bolles HS Track, Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2019 | 100mH | 13.16 | +3.1 | May 18, 2019 | ↓ | Windsor (CAN) |
| 2018 | 60mH | 8.63 | - | Jan 27, 2018 | ↓ | Saskatoon (CAN) (i) |
| 2018 | 100mH | 13.25 | +1.7 | Jun 14, 2018 | ↓ | Guelph (CAN) |
| 2017 | 60m | 7.73 | - | Jan 14, 2017 | ↓ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 100mH | 12.85 | +0.4 | Jun 25, 2017 | ↓ | Kingston (JAM) |
| 2017 | 200m | 24.95 | -0.1 | Apr 8, 2017 | ↓ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2017 | 300m-short-track | 40.61 | - | Jan 14, 2017 | ↓ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 300m | 40.61 | - | Jan 14, 2017 | ↓ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 400m | 56.73 | - | Mar 17, 2017 | ↑ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2017 | 400m-short-track | 58.87 | - | Jan 27, 2017 | ↓ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 60mH | 8.25 | - | Jan 29, 2016 | ↓ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 100mH | 12.86 | +0.2 | Aug 17, 2016 | ↓ | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2016 | 200m | 24.91 | - | Jan 16, 2016 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 200m-short-track | 24.91 | - | Jan 16, 2016 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 400m-short-track | 56.62 | - | Jan 9, 2016 | ↓ | Chapel Hill, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 400m | 56.62 | - | Jan 9, 2016 | ↑ | Chapel Hill, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 60m | 7.60 | - | Feb 21, 2015 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 60mH | 8.14 | - | Jan 30, 2015 | ↓ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 100mH | 12.78= | -0.4 | Aug 27, 2015 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2015 | 200m | 24.40 | +1.4 | Mar 21, 2015 | ↓ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2015 | 4x100Metre | 52.97 | - | Apr 4, 2015 | ↑ | - |
| 2015 | 400m-short-track | 57.14 | - | Jan 19, 2015 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 400m | 57.14 | - | Jan 19, 2015 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 4x400m | 3:44.79 | - | Mar 21, 2015 | ↑ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2014 | 60mH | 8.15 | - | Jan 31, 2014 | ↓ | State College, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 100mH | 12.91 | +0.9 | Aug 16, 2014 | ↓ | Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| 2014 | 200m | 24.34 | -0.2 | Apr 12, 2014 | ↓ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2014 | 4x100Metre | 52.01 | - | Apr 25, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2014 | 400m | 56.34 | - | Mar 21, 2014 | ↑ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2014 | 4x400m | 3:44.34 | - | Apr 12, 2014 | ↑ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2013 | 100mH | 12.84 | +3.1 | Jun 29, 2013 | ↓ | Edmonton (CAN) |
| 2013 | 300m-short-track | 40.51 | - | Dec 7, 2013 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 300m | 40.51 | - | Dec 7, 2013 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 400m | 54.92 | - | Mar 2, 2013 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 400m-short-track | 54.92 | - | Mar 2, 2013 | ↓ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 60mH | 8.19 | - | Jan 27, 2012 | ↓ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 100mH | 12.65 | +3.8 | Jun 2, 2012 | ↓ | Clermont, FL (USA) |
| 2012 | 200m | 24.32 | +0.8 | Mar 17, 2012 | ↓ | Kingston (JAM) |
| 2012 | 400m-short-track | 58.90 | - | Jan 13, 2012 | ↓ | Chapel Hill Dick Taylor Invitational |
| 2012 | 400m | 58.90 | - | Jan 13, 2012 | ↑ | Chapel Hill Dick Taylor Invitational |
| 2011 | 60m | 7.56 | - | Feb 13, 2011 | ↓ | Hampton, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 60mH | 8.18 | - | Mar 5, 2011 | ↓ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 100m | 12.11 | -0.1 | Mar 18, 2011 | ↓ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2011 | 100mH | 12.95 | +3.2 | May 28, 2011 | ↓ | Turlock, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 200m-short-track | 24.02 | - | Mar 11, 2011 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 200m | 24.02 | - | Mar 11, 2011 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 4x100m | 43.57 | - | Aug 21, 2011 | ↑ | National Stadium, Shenzhen (CHN) |
| 2011 | 4x100Metre | 54.64 | - | Apr 29, 2011 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | 60m | 7.65 | - | Feb 19, 2010 | ↓ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 60mH | 8.08 | - | Mar 13, 2010 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 100m | 11.67 | +2.9 | Apr 17, 2010 | ↓ | Petersburg, VA (USA) |
| 2010 | 100mH | 13.14 | +0.4 | May 29, 2010 | ↓ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2010 | 200m-short-track | 23.83 | - | Mar 13, 2010 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 200m | 23.83 | - | Mar 13, 2010 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 4x100m | 45.24 | - | May 29, 2010 | ↑ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2010 | 400m | 57.76 | - | Jan 23, 2010 | ↑ | Chapel Hill, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 400m-short-track | 57.76 | - | Jan 23, 2010 | ↓ | Chapel Hill, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 4x400m | 3:46.31 | - | May 29, 2010 | ↑ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2010 | 4x400Metre | 3:49.22 | - | Mar 13, 2010 | - | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 60mH | 8.07 | - | Mar 13, 2009 | ↓ | Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 100m | 12.00 | +4.4 | Mar 19, 2009 | ↓ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2009 | 100mH | 12.95 | +2.4 | May 23, 2009 | ↓ | San Angelo, TX (USA) |
| 2009 | 200m | 24.10 | +2.3 | Apr 11, 2009 | ↓ | Charlotte, NC (USA) |
| 2009 | 200m-short-track | 24.55 | - | Mar 13, 2009 | ↓ | Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 60mH | 8.23 | - | Mar 14, 2008 | ↓ | Mankato, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 100mH | 13.22 | +1.0 | Jun 14, 2008 | ↓ | Kingston (JAM) |
| 2007 | 100MetresH | 13.37 | -1.1 | Jul 14, 2007 | ↑ | Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava |
| 2007 | 100mH | 13.51 | +1.3 | Apr 9, 2007 | ↓ | Providenciales (TKS) |
| 2005 | 100MetresH | 13.67 | +1.4 | Jul 16, 2005 | ↑ | Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech |
2024
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 14.51 | -3.3 | May 19 | Grande Prémio Brasil de Atletismo-Niteró |
2022
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 13.49 | +0.6 | Jun 26 | Jamaican Championships |
100mH | 12.95 | +0.6 | Jun 25 | Jamaican Championships |
100mH | 12.95 | +0.6 | Jun 23 | Jamaican Championships |
100mH | 13.49 | +0.6 | Jun 23 | Jamaican Championships |
100mH | 13.35 | +3.3 | Apr 23 | Tru Fit Athletic Sprint Series #2, Tropical Park Track, Miami, FL |
100mH | 13.22 | +2.0 | Apr 23 | Tru Fit Athletic Sprint Series #2, Tropical Park Track, Miami, FL |
200m | 25.41 | -0.8 | Apr 9 | Hurricane Alumni Invitational, UMiami Cobb Stadium, Coral Gables, FL |
100mH | 13.60 | +2.0 | Mar 26 | Hurricane Collegiate Invitational, UMiami Cobb Stadium, Coral Gables, FL |
200m | 25.31 | +0.2 | Mar 26 | Hurricane Collegiate Invitational, UMiami Cobb Stadium, Coral Gables, FL |
100mH | 13.06 | +3.7 | Mar 19 | Hurricane Invitational, UMiami Cobb Stadium, Coral Gables, FL |
100mH | 13.76 | +1.3 | Mar 15 | Ansin College Invitational Track Series #2, Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar, FL |
300m | 40.85 | - | Feb 6 | Broward Elite Athletic Club Indoor/Outdoor Preseason Showcase, Calvary Christian Academy Athletic Fields, Fort Lauderdale, FL |
2021
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 13.31 | +0.6 | Jun 26 | Jamaican Championships, National Stadium, Kingston |
100mH | 13.31 | +0.6 | Jun 24 | Jamaican Championships, National Stadium, Kingston |
100mH | 13.34 | +0.8 | Jun 11 | Broward Elite Meet, Calvary Christian Academy Athletic Fields, Fort Lauderdale, FL |
100mH | 13.56 | +1.2 | Jun 11 | Broward Elite Meet, Calvary Christian Academy Athletic Fields, Fort Lauderdale, FL |
100mH | 13.89 | +3.1 | May 28 | Broward Elite Athletic Club Showcase, Calvary Christian Academy Athletic Fields, Fort Lauderdale, FL |
100mH | 13.67 | +1.2 | Apr 24 | TRUFit Athletics Sprint Classic, Tropical Park Track, Miami, FL |
100mH | 13.81 | +2.0 | Apr 10 | Miramar Invitational, Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar, FL |
100mH | 13.89 | +0.6 | Mar 20 | Tropical Park Elite Sprints Meet, Tropical Park Track, Miami, FL |
100mH | 14.08 | +0.3 | Mar 20 | Tropical Park Elite Sprints Meet, Tropical Park Track, Miami, FL |
2020
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 13.87 | +1.9 | Aug 8 | JAC Club Championships, Bolles HS Track, Jacksonville, FL |
2019
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 13.53 | +1.9 | Jul 31 | Classique de Montréal, Montréal |
100mH | 13.32 | +0.8 | Jul 31 | Classique de Montréal, Montréal |
100mH | 13.17 | +2.0 | Jul 27 | Bahamas Championships, Nassau |
100mH | 13.58 | +1.8 | Jul 16 | Pre Nats Tune-Up, Toronto |
100mH | 13.85 | +1.1 | Jul 16 | Pre Nats Tune-Up, Toronto |
100mH | 13.24 | +3.0 | Jul 13 | Ontario Ch., Toronto |
100mH | 13.25 | +3.4 | Jul 13 | Ontario Ch., Toronto |
100mH | 13.44 | -1.4 | Jun 23 | Jamaican Championships, Kingston |
100mH | 13.44 | -1.4 | Jun 20 | Jamaican Championships, Kingston |
100mH | 13.37 | +0.2 | Jun 8 | Racers Grand Prix, Kingston |
100mH | 13.16 | +3.1 | May 18 | Johnny Loaring Classic, Windsor |
100mH | 13.29 | +2.5 | May 18 | Johnny Loaring Classic, Windsor |
100mH | 13.36 | +3.9 | Apr 27 | LSU Invitational, Baton Rouge, LA |
100mH | 13.59 | +1.9 | Apr 20 | LSU Alumni Gold, Baton Rouge, LA - Invitational Events |
100mH | 13.63 | -0.2 | Mar 29 | Pepsi Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL |
100mH | 13.68 | -0.6 | Mar 23 | USF Bulls Invitational, Tampa, FL |
2018
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 13.48 | +1.1 | Jun 24 | Jamaican Championships |
100mH | 13.48 | +1.1 | Jun 21 | Jamaican Championships |
100mH | 13.25 | +1.7 | Jun 14 | Guelph Speed River Inferno, Guelph |
100mH | 13.45 | +3.1 | Jun 13 | Guelph Speed River Inferno, Guelph |
100mH | 13.83 | +0.6 | May 29 | Toronto YUTC Twilight #2, Toronto |
100mH | 13.99 | -1.5 | May 29 | Toronto YUTC Twilight #2, Toronto |
100mH | 14.30 | -0.4 | May 22 | Toronto YUTC Twilight, Toronto |
60mH | 8.69 | - | Feb 2 | Toronto York Open, Toronto (i) |
60mH | 8.84 | - | Feb 2 | Toronto York Open, Toronto (i) |
60mH | 8.63 | - | Jan 27 | Saskatoon Knights of Columbus Games, Saskatoon (i) - Invitational Events |
2017
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 12.95 | +0.3 | Jul 22 | Freeport Blue Marlin Classic, Freeport |
Honours
IAAF World Championships
100 Metres Hurdles
Universiade
4x100 Metres Relay
Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships
100 Metres Hurdles
Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships
100 Metres Hurdles (76.2cm)
Frequently asked questions
What is Shermaine Williams's 100 m hurdles personal best?
Shermaine Williams's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.65, set on Jun 2, 2012 in Clermont, FL (USA), #258 on the all-time list.
Which events does Shermaine Williams compete in?
Shermaine Williams competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.
How did Shermaine Williams perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 14.51, set on May 19, 2024 in Pista da Universidade Federal Fluminense – UFF, Rio de Janeiro (BRA). Last competition: Grande Prémio Brasil de Atletismo-Niteró on May 19, 2024, 14.51.