Steve Williams
August, 1974
"When I'm Running alone at night on the beach, my mind roams and my spirit soars. I run along the sand for a while, then dip down into the water and it makes me feel clean; it's almost a baptismal act." Such lyrical sentiments flow casually from Steve Williams, a 20-year-old sprinter from San Diego State University who last year, after equaling the then world record of 9.1 seconds for the 100-yard dash, said, "I am of the opinion that I'll break nine seconds." Such assurance...
