Olicia Williams Is Chasing Olympic Dreams, With Her Daughter by Her Side
Grayson Wilkes As Olicia Williams sprinted around the final turn of the 800 meters at the 2021 Michael Johnson Invitational, straining from the all-out effort, the Baylor alum heard one voice above the others coming from the stands. It was her 3-year-old daughter, Gia, saying, “Meow, meow,” from the sidelines in Waco, Texas, giving her an unexpected, and much-needed, boost of confidence. “[Gia] loves cats, so [hearing] that helped me not give up,” Williams, 27, told Runner’s World. “Usually around 200 [meters], I kind of doubt myself because that’s usually where I feel pain in...
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