AthleteAmerican1984 – present
Shanel Naia Williams
Olympic sprinter, track and field athlete
Biography
American sprinter and Olympic athlete who competed in track and field events. She represented the United States in international competitions.
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Category
Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1984
Thinking about the name
Shanel
American origin
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