John Williams (track runner)

John Michael Williams is a former track and field athlete from Wales, who competed at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

Biography

Williams was educated at Carmarthen Grammar School and was a member of the Carmarthen Harriers. In 1958, he recorded 1min 57sec over 880 yards and in June 1958 he represented South Wales against North Wales in a warm up event before the Empire Games, finishing runner-up behind Haydn Tawton in the 880 yards event.
He represented the 1958 Welsh team at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales, where he participated in one event; the 880 yards race.