William Collins (born November 20, 1950) is an American sprinter, originally running for Mount Vernon High School in Westchester County, New York, where he won four state titles[1] and later at Texas Christian University[2] where he achieved "All-American" status.

[7] Collins has previously held three Masters Athletics World Records at the 100 metres, at the M40, M50 and M55 age classifications.

Younger athletes who train with him and his Houston Elite Track Club at Rice University refer to him as "Superman.

[10] He had received the same citation almost exactly five years earlier after his first major competition after entering the previous age division and setting world records.

[11] He co-authored, with Rick Riddle a book on Masters sprinting, "The Ageless Athletic Spirit: Training with a World Champion"[12][13] In 2011, Collins suffered paralysis in his legs, rendering him unable to walk.