William Carmelo Wuycke (born May 21, 1958) is a former Venezuelan 800m runner, who set a personal best of 1:43.54 minutes at a 1986 meeting in Rieti (the race was won by Steve Cram).

He carried the flag for his native country at the opening ceremony at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.

[4] Coach Asmdat was responsible for the development of many famous Venezuelan track and field athletes across multiple disciplines, including both short and long-distance runners.

[5] The Venezuelan Athletics Federation selected Wuyke to compete in the 1976 Central American and Caribbean Games in Xalapa, Mexico, where he won his first international gold medal.

[13] As of March 2024, Wuyke remains Alabama's outdoor 800 meter record holder having run 1:43.93 in Zurich, Switzerland on August 13, 1985.

Wuyke's last major international appearance was in Lausanne, Switzerland at the Stade olympique de la Pontaise, where he ran 1:50.34 for the 800 meters on July 12, 1990.

Prior to his 2022 retirement, Wuyke served as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Physical Education, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Director of the Connecticut College Fitness Center.

[23] In the spring of 2022, William Wuyke retired after 32 years of coaching, teaching, and motivating Connecticut College athletes, students, faculty and staff.

[24] He was recognized at the 2022 commencement for his numerous contributions to the college, including his guidance on the 2009 upgrade of fitness center at the athletic complex.

[28] William Wuyke has also been recognized for his work in New London, Connecticut, helping area youth with both fitness and literacy.