This Day in History: Lucinda Williams was born
On this day in history, August 10, 1937, Lucinda Williams, a retired American sprinter was born. Williams won a gold medal in the 4×100 meter relay at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy, but failed to reach the finals of the individual 100 meter and 200 meter events in 1956 and 1960. She earned three gold medals at the 1959 Pan American Games in all three of these events.
The African-American track-and-field athlete born in Savannah, Georgia, graduated from Tennessee State University, B.S., 1959, M.S., 1961. She married Floyd Adams in 1959 and gave birth to their daughter Kimberly.
Before the world-class sprint became became a mother, she was known as “Lady Dancer” representing her graceful style of running. By the time she graduated from high school, she had perfected both her stride and her endurance, earning the twin titles of state track champion and outstanding senior athlete.
