Racine Smith Williams

Racine Smith Williams grew up in Lanham, MD. She trained at Royal T's Gymnastics Team in Crofton, MD. Racine started gymnastics at the age of 13. She competed as a Class 1 gymnast (currently known as Level 10) for four years and competed at Elite trials prior to college.

She was the first Black gymnast to win the Maryland State All Around title in 1982. In 1984, Racine was the first Black female gymnast at the University of Nebraska. She received a full athletic scholarship and competed all four years. Racine was an Academic All-Big Eight and earned two Big Eight team championships on her resume along with finishing twice as a top ten team at the Division 1 NCAA National Championships.

She received her BS in Human Development in 1989 and earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University in 1992. Racine is currently a healthcare professional and professional organizer. She enjoys traveling, supporting the gymnastics community, crocheting, and serving the community. Racine is married and has two adult children.