William W. May, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam W. May
American athlete
Date of Birth: 17-Mar-1887
Date of Death: 01-Nov-1979
Profession: athletics competitor
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About William W. May
- William Wyman "Willie" May (March 17, 1887 – November 1979) was an American athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
- He was born in Knoxville, Alabama and died in Utica, New York. In the 100 metres event, May won his first round heat with a time of 11.2 seconds.
- He was eliminated in the semifinals, running the course in 11.0 seconds but taking second place in his heat to Reggie Walker who tied the Olympic record at 10.8 seconds.
- He lost to Robert Kerr in the preliminary heats of the 200 metres competition.
- May was eliminated while Kerr went on to win the gold medal in the event.
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