Williams attempted to qualify again for the Olympics in 1980 (finishing 6th)[REF] and 1984 (eliminated at the quarter-final stage) but failed to make the team by finishing in the top three finishers [REF].
Williams emerged as a formidable talent nationally in 1972 with impressive times in the 100, 220 and 440 yards events (9.3/20.3/45.2