Comments on: Percy Williams: World’s Fastest Human

By: James

James — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:14:22 +0000

It was in yards then. Meters came in 1970

By: The Stock Theatre Companies of George B. Howard | Vancouver As It Was: A Photo-Historical Journey

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:28:08 +0000

[…] with Charlotte Sophia (“Dot”) Williams, Percy Williams’ Mom (Percy was the “world’s fastest human” in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games). Whether Howard and “Dot” were romantically […]

By: K. Gordon

K. Gordon — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:09:31 +0000

My grandfather raced against him. He came in 2nd. His name was Ken McOuat. That is a family story we tell. Many do not know who Percy was. Glad to dind this.

By: Ray Kardas

Ray Kardas — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:19:47 +0000

Hello;
Always teach about the Percy Williams “story” in my Undergraduate course in Canadian Sport History at Grande Prairie Regional College. Given his close association with Bob Granger as his coach when he achieved most or all of his athletic accomplishments, are you able to provide any additional information on Granger; post Percy Williams. I’ve heard that Bob Granger died on the same day that Percy Williams shot himself. Is this true?
Regards,
Ray Kardas
Instructor : GPRC.

By: Grammy Glen

Grammy Glen — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 17:22:29 +0000

A very interesting story . I’ve heard the name many times but did not know the story behind his success. I enjoy reading your articles.

By: Will Woods

Will Woods — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:25:51 +0000

Fascinating piece Eve. That’s incredible that Vancouverites had back-to-back 200m men’s world records!

By: James Ferron Anderson

James Ferron Anderson — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 17:40:19 +0000

One query:
I’ve several times passed a memorial plaque on Manitoba, just below Major Matthews Park. I know it’s dedicated to a successful Vancouver athlete… is it Percy Williams? I’ve always intended to photograph it but somehow haven’t.