Kathleen Russell (athlete)
Jamaican sprinter
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Kathleen May Russell (married Williams; 31 August 1927 – 27 August 1969) was a Jamaican sprinter. She competed in the women's 100 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Jamaica | |||||
| 1946 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Barranquilla, Colombia | 3rd | 80 m hurdles | 12.7 |
| 1948 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 15th (sf) | 100 m | 13.08 |
| 3rd (h) | 200 m | 26.3 | |||
| 6th | Long jump | 5.495 m | |||
| 1950 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 3rd | 80 m hurdles | 12.6 |
| 1st | 4 × 100 m relay | 48.9 | |||
| 1952 | Olympic Games | Helsinki, Finland | 31st (q) | Long jump | 5.10 m |
| 1954 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 2nd | 80 m hurdles | 12.5 |
| 2nd | 4 × 100 m relay | 48.34 | |||
| 1st | High jump | 1.50 m | |||
