GUYANA’S Daniel Williams etched his name in the record books, shattering the South American indoor 200m record at the NAIA Championships. Competing for Life University (Georgia), Williams stormed to victory in the final, clocking a blistering 20.48 seconds at the Alachua County Sports Center.
The 23-year-old’s performance eclipsed the long-standing record of 20.65 seconds, set by Brazilian Olympic medalist Robson Caetano da Silva in 1989.
Williams’ rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Hailing from Georgetown, Guyana, he first turned heads as a youth, winning silver in the 400m at the 2017 U18 World Championships in Nairobi. He continued his success at the U20 South American Championships in his home county, Leonora, winning multiple medals.
His transition to the U.S. college circuit has seen him consistently improve. This season, he recorded a 20.88s 200m indoor time in Clemson and a 33.32s 300m indoor time.
With this record-breaking run, Williams has firmly established himself as a premier sprinter in South America. His trajectory suggests he could be a major contender on the international stage, with the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo firmly in his sights.
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Publish date : 2025-03-02 17:05:00
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