About Sylvanus Williams
Lived 1922 – 2006 (aged 84). Sylvanus Williams was a Nigerian athletics competitor.
Sylvanus Olatunde Williams (16 September 1922 – 28 October 2006) was a Nigerian athlete who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Biography Williams finished third behind Bill Bruce in the long jump event at the 1948 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he represented Nigeria at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, in the men's long jump competition.
Williams would go on to twice win the British AAA Championships title at the 1951 AAA Championships and the 1952 AAA Championships.
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Who was Sylvanus Williams?
Nigerian long jumper
When was Sylvanus Williams born?
Sylvanus Williams was born on 16 September 1922.
When did Sylvanus Williams die?
Sylvanus Williams died on 28 October 2006.
What was Sylvanus Williams's occupation?
Sylvanus Williams was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Sylvanus Williams?
Sylvanus Williams was Nigerian.
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