Guyana’s Daniel Williams shatters South American indoor 200m record

Guyanese sprinter Daniel Williams has made history by setting a new South American indoor 200m record at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Championships in Gainesville, Florida.

Representing Life University (Georgia), Williams clocked an impressive 20.48 seconds to win the final, eclipsing the previous record of 20.65 seconds set by Brazilian Olympic medalist Robson Caetano da Silva in 1989.

Williams’ achievement marks a significant milestone in his career, which has seen him rise from a promising youth athlete to a record-breaking sprinter.

The sprinter from Linden gained international attention as a 400m silver medalist at the 2017 U18 World Championships and later won multiple medals at the U20 South American Championships.

His progression has continued in the US college circuit, with recent notable performances including a 20.88s 200m indoor time and a 33.32s 300m indoor time.

This record-breaking run solidifies Williams’ position as a leading figure in South American sprinting, with potential to compete at major international events, including the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (Modified press release from Atletismo Sudamericano)