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Williams Makes Loud Opening Statement

EUGENE, Ore. — Micah Williams let his legs do the talking Wednesday, and based on what they had to say he'll be making a whole lot more noise Friday.

Williams, the Portland native and reigning Pac-12 Track Athlete of the Year, was the top qualifier Wednesday in the semifinals of the men's 100 meters during the opening day of competition in the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field. The 2021 NCAA Indoor champ will race for his second national title Friday, when the men's portion of the meet concludes.

Afterward Williams declined to comment on his performance, letting his blistering time of 10.