| Kathleen Williams | |
| Full Name: | Kathleen Winnifred Williams |
| Nationality: | British |
| Sport: | Gymnastics |
| Birth Date: | 16 February 1964 |
| Birth Place: | Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
Kathleen Winnifred Williams [1] (born 16 February 1964) is a British gymnast. She competed in six events at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[2]
In 1980, Kathleen was selected as the youngest gymnast to represent Great Britain at the 1980 Summer Olympics, however due to injury had to withdraw.
Four years later, Kathleen was selected for the 1984 Summer Olympics, becoming the first black gymnast to be selected for and compete at an Olympic Games for Great Britain.[3]
Kathleen was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to Dance.