Lauryn Williams headed back to Olympics

Lauryn Williams is headed back to the five-ring circus. The former Miami track star was named to her third Olympic team Friday.

She will be in the relay pool for the London games starting later this month. Williams was on the 2004 and 2008 U.S. Olympic teams as a sprinter. She was the fastest American in the 100 meters both times — winning the silver medal in Athens.

She was also a member of relay teams both years that didn’t go so well. Williams couldn’t handle a baton exchange in the Beijing four years after having transition troubles with Marion Jones in the same 4X100 event.

A sixth-place finish in the trials wasn’t good enough to make the team as an individual, but put her in the running for a relay spot. The 28-year old graduated from Miami in 2004. Miami track and field coach Amy Deam will also serve as the U.S. coach in London.

Williams joins a list of eight with ‘Cane connections who’ll complete in the summer games starting July 27. Here’s the list:

Brittany Viola (diving) U.S.
Savannah Leaf (volleyball) Great Britain
Ciara Michel (volleyball) Great Britain
T’erea Brown (track and field) U.S.
Lauryn Williams (track and field) U.S.
Murielle Ahoure (track and field) Ivory Coast
Zach Railey (sailing) U.S.