Jerome Blake
CanadaActive- Born
- Aug 18, 1995 (31 years old)
- Birthplace
- Buff Bay, Jamaica
- Events
- 200 m · 100 m
- Height
- 1.87 m
- Weight
- 86 kg
Jerome Blake is a Canadian sprinter born on August 18, 1995, in Buff Bay, Jamaica. Standing 187 cm tall and weighing 86 kg, he specializes in sprint events and has become a cornerstone of Canada's world-class relay team.
As a member of the Canadian 4x100m relay team, Blake is a 2024 Olympic gold medallist, 2020 Olympic silver medallist, and 2022 World champion. His contributions to Canada's relay success have helped establish the country as a global power in sprint relays.
As an Olympic champion and World champion, Blake stands among the most decorated Canadian sprinters in history. His Jamaican heritage combined with his achievements for Canada reflects the international nature of modern athletics and his importance to Canadian sprinting.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 200 m 19.95 (#88 all-time), 100 m 9.93 (#117 all-time), 2026 season best 9.93 (Apr 26, 2026, National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)) · Last competition: Serbia Athletics Meeting, Sep 2, 2026, 10.06 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · National record (4 × 100 m) · 31 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | – | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100m | 9.93 | +1.0 | Apr 26, 2026 | Botswana Golden Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 4x100m | 37.56 | – | May 2, 2026 | World Athletics Relays |
| 2025 | 100m | 9.95 | +0.4 | Aug 15, 2025 | NACAC Championships |
| 2025 | 200m | 19.95 | +1.6 | Aug 3, 2025 | Canadian Championships |
| 2025 | 4x100m | 37.55 | – | Sep 21, 2025 | World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 2025 | 400m | 47.65 | – | Mar 7, 2025 | River City Relays, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:04.06 | – | Apr 5, 2025 | Pepsi Florida Relays, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.01 | +0.7 | Aug 30, 2024 | Stadioneröffnung Dresden, Heinz-Steyer-Stadion, Dresden |