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Harry Jerome
- Born
- Sep 30, 1940 (86 years old)
- Events
- 200 m · 100 m
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.
Personal best · 200 m20.3h
1968 season best21.22Oct 15, 1968 · Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · 100 m10.17
As of Oct 27, 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 · 86 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 100m | 10.17 | +1.6 | Oct 14, 1968 | Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| 1968 | 200m | 21.22 | +0.0 | Oct 15, 1968 | The XIX Olympic Games |
| 1967 | 100m | 10.1h | +2.0 | May 27, 1967 | – |
| 1966 | 100y | 9.41 | -0.8 | Aug 6, 1966 | – |
| 1966 | 200m | 20.3h | – | Jul 16, 1966 | – |
| 1964 | 100m | 10.2h | +1.0 | Oct 15, 1964 | – |
| 1964 | 200m | 20.7h | -0.8 | Oct 17, 1964 | – |
| 1960 | 100m | 10.0h | +1.8 | Jul 15, 1960 | – |