Harry Williamson (athlete)

[1] Williamson, representing the North Carolina Tar Heels, was the 1934 Southern Conference champion at both 880 yards and the mile.

[2] At the NCAA championships he placed fourth in the mile;[2][3] as an upcoming talent, he was viewed as one of America's brightest hopes for the 1936 Summer Olympics.

[2] In 1935 he placed second in the NCAA championship mile, losing by inches to Emporia State's Archie San Romani as both were timed in 4:19.1.

[5] Early in the second lap, Beetham collided with Marmaduke Hobbs, losing his chances;[5][7] at almost exactly the same time, Rosenkrantz moved to the front.

[5] Williamson closed with a fast sprint; while he failed to catch Woodruff or Hornbostel, he overtook Rosenkrantz at the very end, clinching the third and final Olympic spot in a time of 1:51.4.