Barrington Williams
Barrington Chester Williams is a now retired English male sprinter and long jumper who competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Biography
Williams represented his country at the 1988 Olympic Games in the 100 metres instead of his preferred long jump because the schedule would force him to compete on a Sunday which was against his religious convictions. He represented England, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand and four years later represented England, at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada.Williams finished third behind Linford Christie in the 100 metres event at the 1988 AAA Championships and was twice British long jump champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1991 AAA Championships and 1994 AAA Championships.
International competitions
No mark in the final.Personal bests
Outdoor- 100 metres – 10.34
- Long jump – 8.01
- 60 metres – 6.65
- 200 metres – 21.95
- Long jump – 8.05