Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Percy Williams Statue
Percy Williams (1908 - 1982)
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
1. Percy Williams Statue Marker
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Percy Williams Statue. Percy Williams (1908 - 1982). Percy williams blasted down the track in Amsterdam at the 1928 Olympic Games to win gold in the 100 and 200 meter sprints. His unexpected Olympic victories catapulted the twenty year old, and his hometown of Vancouver, into the international spotlight. In August 1930, Williams set a world record in Toronto when he ran the 100 metres in 10.3 seconds. Later that month, he captured gold in the 100 yard sprint at the first British Empire games. During the race he suffered a serious leg injury from which he never fully recovered. Williams competed at the 1932 Olympics but could not regain the same blistering speed. He made the decision to retire from competition after the games. , This statue has been erected to celebrate the accomplishments of Percy Williams by the British Columbia Amature Sports Council whose members are: [not listed]
Percy williams blasted down the track in Amsterdam at the 1928 Olympic Games to win gold in the 100 and 200 meter sprints. His unexpected Olympic victories catapulted the twenty year old, and his hometown of Vancouver, into the international spotlight. In August 1930, Williams set a world record in Toronto when he ran the 100 metres in 10.3 seconds. Later that month, he captured gold in the 100 yard sprint at the first British Empire games. During the race he suffered a serious leg injury from which he never fully recovered. Williams competed at the 1932 Olympics but could not regain the same blistering speed. He made the decision to retire from competition after the games.
This statue has been erected to celebrate the accomplishments of Percy Williams by the British Columbia Amature Sports Council whose members are: [not listed]
Erected 1995.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1930.
Location. 49° 16.656′ N, 123° 6.77′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Expo Boulevard, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 780 Expo Blvd, Vancouver BC V6B 2M1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
More about this marker. The statue and marker are located in front of the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
2. Percy Williams Statue Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
