Ulis Williams

Ulis C. Williams (born October 24, 1941) is an American former athlete, winner of a gold medal in the 4×400 meter relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1] He later served as President of Compton Community College in Compton, California, from 1996 to 2005.[3]

Ulis Williams

Williams (left) in 1961
Personal information
Born	(1941-10-24) October 24, 1941 Hollandale, Mississippi, U.S.[1]
Height	180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	200 m, 400 m
Club	Southern California Striders
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	200 m – 21.2 (1962) 400 m – 45.0 (1964)[2]
Medal record Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1964 Tokyo 4×400 m relay

Born in Hollandale, Mississippi, Williams won the AAU championships in the 440-yard dash in 1962 and 1963. In 1962, he was named Track and Field News High School Athlete of the Year.[4] After graduating Compton High School, Williams enrolled at Arizona State University and won the NCAA championships in 440 yd in 1963 and 400 m in 1964.

At the Tokyo Olympics, Williams was fifth in 400 m and ran the third leg on the American 4 × 400 m relay team that won the gold medal with a new world record of 3.00.7.[1]

After finishing his athletic career, Williams worked at Compton Community College for almost three decades, serving in numerous positions of increasing responsibility before assuming the post of Superintendent/President in March 1996.[1]