Archie Williams

Archie Williams
Archie Williams at the 1936 Olympics
Personal information
BornMay 1, 1915
Oakland, California, United States
DiedJune 24, 1993 (aged 78)
Fairfax, California, United States
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)200 m, 400 m
ClubCalifornia Golden Bears, Berkeley
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200 m – 21.4 (1936)
400 m – 46.1 (1936)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1936 Berlin 400 m

Archie Franklin Williams (May 1, 1915 – June 24, 1993) was an American U.S. Air Force officer, athlete, and teacher. He was the winner of the 400 meter run at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

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