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Elijah Williams was a world-class sprinter when competing on the Hornet track teams in the early 1920s. A four-year letterman, he was the Kansas state college champion in the 100 and 220 for three straight years. In 1923, his 21.8-second clocking in the 220 tied a world record for a one-curve track, but was not recognized, as no AAU official timer was present. In 1924, he tied the Drake Relays record in the 100 and outran three sprinters who were members of the 1924 Olympic team. Williams qualified for the Olympic Trials but a leg injury 10 days prior to the finals kept him out of competition. The same year he also anchored the 880 relay team to a first-place finish at the Drake Relays. Williams also has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by ESU’s Alumni Association.
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