Bridget Williams (née Guy born 18 March 1996) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the pole vault.[2] Williams finished fourth at the US national championships in Eugene, Oregon in July 2023.[3] She was selected for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.[4] She qualified for the final with a clearance of 4.65 metres.[5] She won the gold medal in the pole vault at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.[6]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 18 March 1996 Greensburg, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Church Admin |
| Employer | UST ESSX VAULTING POLES[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Athletics Track and field |
| Event | Pole Vault |
| Turned pro | 2019 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Pole Vault: Outdoor: 4.71 m (15 ft 5 in) (Knoxville, 2021); Indoor: 4.83 m (15 ft 10 in) (Clermont-Ferrand, 2024) |
Professional career edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pan American Games | Santiago, Chile | 1st | Pole Vault | 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in) |
| World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 12th | Pole Vault | 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in) | |
| World Athletics Indoor Tour | Birmingham, England | 6th | Pole Vault | 4.51 m (14 ft 10 in) | |
| 2019 | World Universities Games | Naples, Italy | 3rd | Pole Vault | 4.31 m (14 ft 2 in) |
National championships edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | USATF U20 Outdoor Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 9th | Pole vault | 3.95 m (12 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| 2019 | USATF Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 10th | pole vault | NH @ 4.40 m (14 ft 5 in)[7] |
| 2020 | USATF Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 11th | pole vault | 4.35 m (14 ft 3+1⁄4 in) |
| 2021 | US Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 9th | pole vault | 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in) |
| 2022 | USATF Championships | Spokane, Washington | 3rd | pole vault | 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in) |
| 2022 | USATF Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 7th | pole vault | 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in)[8] |
| 2023 | USATF Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 3rd | pole vault | 4.61 m (15 ft 1+1⁄4 in) |
| 2023 | USATF Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 4th | pole vault | 4.61 m (15 ft 1+1⁄4 in) |
NCAA Vaulting edit
Bridget is a 3-time NCAA Division I All-American as a Virginia Cavaliers track and field student-athlete.As a 6-time all conference performer in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Bridget won 2 ACC crowns.[9]
Bridget Williams improved from 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in) to 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in) at UVA. Williams attended the University of Virginia between 2015 and 2019.[10]
Bridget Williams left University of Virginia as a school record holder pole vaulter with 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in).
High School edit
Bridget Williams won 2014 Penn high school AAA state final clearing a Hempfield High School pole vault record 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in).[11]
References edit
- ^ UST ESSX VAULTING POLES Bridget Williams
- ^ "Bridget Williams". World Athletics. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Beckner, Bill (10 July 2023). "Hempfield alum Bridget Williams headed to world championships in pole vault". Tribune Live. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Gault, Jonathan (7 August 2023). "USATF Announces 2023 World Championship Roster". letsrun.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Women's Pole Vault Results: World Athletics Championships 2023". Watch Athletics. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Boal, Eric (3 November 2023). "Erin Marsh Captures Heptathlon Gold, Bridget Williams Soars to Women's Pole Vault Title for U.S. at Pan American Games". Runnerspace. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Results". results.usatf.org. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- ^ "Results". results.usatf.org. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ Bridget Guy profile Virginia Cavaliers
- ^ "Bridget Williams". Hokie Sports. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Schofield, Paul (24 June 2021). "Hempfield's Williams, Latrobe's Green advance at U.S. Olympic trials". Tribune Live. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
Media edit
External links edit
- Bridget Williams on Instagram
- Home Page of Home Interior Design
- Bridget Williams at World Athletics
- Bridget Williams Virginia Cav results
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