Rubin Williams (born July 9, 1983) is an American former

athlete An athlete (also sportsman or sportswoman) is a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance. Athletes may be professionals or amateurs. Most professional athletes have particularly well-devel ...

. Williams grew up in San Jose, California and is a graduate of Valley Christian School. He attended the University of Tennessee and broke the school's 200 meters record, which had been held by Justin Gatlin. At the 2002 World Junior Championships in Kingston, Williams finished fourth in the final of the 200 metres, won by Usain Bolt. In 2007 he was a bronze medalist in the 200 meters at the

Pan American Games The Pan American Games (also known colloquially as the Pan Am Games) is a continental multi-sport event in the Americas featuring summer sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The competition is held ...

in Rio de Janeiro. He was 200 meters champion at the 2008 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships and came third in the 60 meters at the

2011 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships The 2011 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships was held at Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Organized by USA Track and Field (USATF), the two-day competition took place February 26–27 and served as the national champio ...

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Rubin 1983 births Living people American male sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 2007 Pan American Games Athletes (track and field) at the 2011 Pan American Games Medalists at the 2007 Pan American Games Medalists at the 2011 Pan American Games Pan American Games bronze medalists for the United States in athletics (track and field) Track and field athletes from San Jose, California Tennessee Volunteers men's track and field athletes 21st-century American people NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships winners