Percy Williams - Vancouver, BC
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A statue of Olympic track and field athlete Percy Williams in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Waymark Code: WM194GW
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/24/2023
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The plaque says, "Percy williams blasted down the track in Amsterdam at the 1928 Olympic Games to win gold in the 100 and 200 meter sprints. His unexpected Olympic victories catapulted the twenty year old, and his hometown of Vancouver, into the international spotlight. In August 1930, Williams set a world record in Toronto when he ran the 100 metres in 10.3 seconds. Later that month, he captured gold in the 100 yard sprint at the first British Empire games. During the race he suffered a serious leg injury from which he never fully recovered. Williams competed at the 1932 Olympics but could not regain the same blistering speed. He made the decision to retire from competition after the games.
This statue has been erected to celebrate the accomplishments of Percy Williams by the British Columbia Amature Sports Council whose members are: [not listed]"
URL of the statue: Not listed
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