Harry Jerome

Quick Facts

Full Name	Harry Jerome
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Sep 30, 1940(1940-09-30)
Age	84
Date Of Death	1982-12-07
Birthplace	Prince Albert
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Western Cape
Horoscope	Virgo

Harry Jerome Biography

Harry Jerome is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on September 30, 1940 in Prince Albert, Western Cape, South Africa. Sprinter won bronze in 100 meters at 1964 Olympics, and also won gold at the 1967 Pan American Games in 100 meters.

Bill Bowerman was Bill’s coach at Oregon.

His grandfather John Howard represented Canada at the 1912 Olympics.

Harry Jerome Net Worth

Harry Jerome is one of the richest Runner from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Harry Jerome 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a track runner at the University of Oregon.

He was 42 years old when he died from a brain aneurysm.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Harry Jerome height 5 ft 11 in Harry weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Harry Jerome Dating?

According to our records, Harry Jerome married to Wendy Jerome. As of December 1, 2023, Harry Jerome’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Harry Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Harry Jerome celebrates birthday on September 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Harry Jerome

1. Harry Winston Jerome was born on September 30, 1940 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.
2. He was the son of Harry Vincent Jerome and Elsie Ellen Howard, and his grandfather was John Howard, an American-born railway porter who represented Canada in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
3. Harry Jerome competed in the 1960, 1964, and 1968 Summer Olympics, winning 100 metre bronze in 1964.
4. He set seven world records over the course of his career, including tying the 100 metre record at 10.0 seconds 1960, and the 100 yard dash at 9.3 seconds in 1961.
5. In 1966 he again tied a world record with a 9.1 time in the 100 yard.
6. He is the only man to have held the 100 yard world record with 3 different times and is the oldest 100 yard world record holder at 25 years old.
7. He received a bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Oregon in 1964 and a master’s in physical education from Oregon in 1968.
8. In 1970, Jerome was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
9. He was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1971, Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2001, and named a Person of National Historical Significance in 2010.
10. He died of a brain aneurysm on December 7, 1982, at the age of 42, in North Vancouver.
11. There are several landmarks named after him including the Harry Jerome Sports Complex in North Vancouver, the Harry Jerome Sports Centre in Burnaby, and a 2.7 metre bronze statue of Jerome at the Stanley Park sea wall in Vancouver.
12. The annual Harry Jerome Awards, organized by the Black Business and Professionals Association (BBPA), are named after him.
13. The Harry Jerome International Track Classic meet is held annually at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
14. The Harry Jerome Indoor Games is held at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
15. Google celebrated Harry Jerome’s 79th birthday with a Google Doodle on September 30, 2019.

Why is Harry Jerome important?

Jerome broke the Canadian record in the 220-yard dash when he was only 18 years old and set or equalled world records in the 60-yard indoor dash, the 100-yard dash, the 100 m sprint and the 440-yard relay.

Is Harry Jerome the fastest man on earth?

Nearly 60 years ago at a track meet in Saskatoon, Harry Jerome became the fastest man on Earth. His 100-metre world record on July 15, 1960, is one of the greatest performances in Canadian sports history, but few people care about Jerome or the virulent racism he overcame, Olympic sprint champion Donovan Bailey said.

Is Harry Jerome still alive?

Harry Jerome died suddenly from a brain aneurysm on December 7, 1982 , at age 42. The Harry Jerome International Track Classic is held annually in honour of Harry Jerome, whose talent and tenacity on and off the track inspired a generation of Canadians to “never give up” in their own endeavours.

How did Harry Jerome help Canada?

In 1971, Jerome was awarded the Order of Canada – one of Canada’s highest symbols of national recognition. In that same year, he was named Athlete of the Century by the province of British Columbia. In 1975, he founded the Premier’s Sports Awards Program , which is still being used by school districts in the province.

Who are Harry Jerome's parents?

Harry Jerome was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, the son of Harry Vincent Jerome and Elsie Ellen Howard , and moved to North Vancouver, British Columbia, at age 12. His grandfather was John Howard, an American-born railway porter who represented Canada in the 1912 Summer Olympics.