Briana Williams

Briana Williams, born on March 21, 2002, is a remarkable Jamaican-American sprinter who has made a significant impact in the world of athletics. Competing primarily in the 100 metres and 200 metres events, she has quickly risen to prominence in her field.

At just sixteen years old, Briana achieved a historic milestone by becoming the youngest athlete to win both the women's 100 metres and 200 metres double at the 2018 World Under-20 Championships held in Tampere. This extraordinary accomplishment showcased her talent and potential on an international stage.

In addition to her championship titles, Briana holds the girls' world record for the 100 metres at age fifteen, with an impressive time of eleven point thirteen seconds, set in March 2018. Her prowess extends to the Jamaican under-18 and under-20 records, where she holds the fastest times in the women's 200 metres and previously in the women's 100 metres, with personal bests of twenty-two point fifty seconds and ten point ninety-seven seconds, respectively.