| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1993 |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) [1] |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 200 metres |
Jodean Williams (born 11 November 1993) is a Jamaican sprinter competing primarily in the 200 metres. [2] She represented her country at the 2017 World Championships reaching the semifinals.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Jamaica | |||||
| 2012 | Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships (U20) | San Salvador, El Salvador | 3rd | 200 m | 24.07 |
| World Junior Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 12th (sf) | 200 m | 23.94 | |
| 2015 | NACAC Championships | San José, Costa Rica | 6th | 200 m | 23.12 |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 20th (sf) | 200 m | 23.32 |
| 2018 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Barranquilla, Colombia | 3rd | 200 m | 22.96 |
Outdoor
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