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Harry Jerome

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Harry Jerome

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Birth dateSep 30, 1940
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Harry Jerome is a Canada sprinter, born on September 30, 1940. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.17 in the 100m, 20.3h in the 200m, 42.1h in the 4x100m and 9.41 in the 100y. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Key facts
200 m
20.3h
100 m
10.17
#960 all-time
1968 season best
21.22
Oct 15, 1968 · Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1968 season best
Last competition
The XIX Olympic Games
Oct 15, 1968 · 21.22
The XIX Olympic Games
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
85 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 200 m 20.3h, 100 m 10.17 (#960 all-time), 1968 season best 21.22 (Oct 15, 1968, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)) · Last competition: The XIX Olympic Games, Oct 15, 1968, 21.22 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 85 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.17
#960 all-time
20.3HT
42.1HT
9.41
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1968
100m
10.17+1.6Oct 14, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1968
200m
21.22+0.0Oct 15, 1968
↓
The XIX Olympic Games
1967
100m
10.1h+2.0May 27, 1967
↓
-
1966
100y
9.41-0.8Aug 6, 1966--
1966
200m
20.3h-Jul 16, 1966
↓
-
1964
100m
10.2h+1.0Oct 15, 1964
↓
-
1964
200m
20.7h-0.8Oct 17, 1964
↓
-
1960
100m
10.0h+1.8Jul 15, 1960
↓
-
1960
4x100m
42.1h-Sep 7, 1960--

1968

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.22+0.0Oct 15The XIX Olympic Games
200m
21.43+0.0Oct 15The XIX Olympic Games
100m
10.17+1.6Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.20+0.3Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.35+0.4Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.22+0.5Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

1967

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.1HT+2.0May 27Modesto, CA

1966

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100y
9.41-0.8Aug 6Kingston Commonwealth Games, Kingston
200m
20.3HT-Jul 16Edmonton

1964

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.7HT-0.8Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
200m
21.0HT+0.5Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
200m
20.9HT+0.0Oct 16The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
100m
10.3HT-1.3Oct 15The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
100m
10.2HT+1.0Oct 15The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
100m
10.3HT+1.9Oct 14The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
100m
10.5HT+0.3Oct 14The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
200m
21.2HT-2.9Oct 14The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

1960

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
42.1HT-Sep 7The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
100m
10.5HT-0.2Aug 31The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
100m
10.4HT-2.3Aug 31The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
100m
10.0HT+1.8Jul 15Saskatoon Canadian Olympic Trials, Saskatoon

Honours

7

The XIX Olympic Games

100 Metres

1968
🥇

Kingston Commonwealth Games

100 Yards

1966
🥇

Kingston Commonwealth Games

100 Yards

1966
4

The XVIII Olympic Games

200 Metres

1964
🥉

The XVIII Olympic Games

100 Metres

1964
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Harry Jerome's 200 m personal best?

Harry Jerome's 200 m personal best is 20.3h, set on Jul 16, 1966 in Edmonton (CAN).

Which events does Harry Jerome compete in?

Harry Jerome competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Harry Jerome perform in 1968?

1968 season best: 21.22, set on Oct 15, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX). Last competition: The XIX Olympic Games on Oct 15, 1968, 21.22.

How many medals has Harry Jerome won?

Harry Jerome has won 1 Olympic Games medal.