Williams, Lucinda (1937–)
Williams, Lucinda (1937–)
African-American runner. Name variations: Lucinda Williams Adams. Born Aug 10, 1937, in Savannah, GA; Tennessee State University, BS, 1959, MS, 1961; m. Floyd Adams, 1959 (died).
A world-class sprinter (1950s–60s) and member of the Tennessee Tigerbelles, won 3 gold medals at Pan American Games (1958); earned a gold medal at Rome Olympics for the 4 × 100-meter relay (1960). Inducted into Georgia Hall of Fame (1994).
See also Women in World History.
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