Senior Chris Williams has continued his competitive track and field season, delivering multiple record-breaking performances in recent meets. 

Two weeks ago, Williams broke the 800-meters school record for the first time.  

“The 800-meters is a record that stood for 25 years,” Track and Field Coach Jason Yaffee said. “He barely missed it prior to spring break and then after broke it by two seconds.”  

Williams also broke the 1600-meters school record previously set by himself.  

“He had the record from sophomore year in the 1600 and has lowered it on multiple occasions since then,” Yaffe said. 

Acknowledging the consistent improvement of Williams, Yaffe says that Williams works hard all the time, not just at practice.   

“I only work with [Williams] two hours a day,” Yaffe said. “The other 22 hours are critical, too.”  

While Williams saw major breakthroughs in his sophomore year, breaking records and making significant strides, he did not rest on his success.  

“My biggest fear was not getting faster because I don’t want my sophomore year to be my fastest year,” Williams said. “I am so happy that I have been the fittest during my senior year.”   

When asked his upcoming goals, Williams says he wants to win as many events at the Southwest Preparatory Championship as possible.   

Greenhill competes in the 4A division for track and field, which is a classification for larger private schools based on student enrollment.   

“I am ranked second in the mile and the 800 right now, but first in 4A,” Williams said.  

Williams says he’s preparing for the SPC races by decreasing the volume of his workouts at practice.   

“Earlier in the season we do longer [running], which is less intense, and we focus on volume,” Williams said. “But leading up to really fast races, we are running less miles but doing faster stuff.”   

Yaffe says he is excited to see what Williams is going to do next.   

“It’s wonderful to see [him improve],” Yaffe said. “It is a privilege to coach him.”