Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Harry Winston Jerome

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

1. Harry Winston Jerome Marker

Inscription.
"The will to do, the soul to dare"
Sir Walter Scott

Harry Winston Jerome
Born September 30, 1940
Died December 7, 1982

British Columbia's Athlete
of the Century 1871-1971

World Records
1960 100 yards 9.3 seconds
1960 100 meters 10.0 seconds
1962 100 yards 9.2 seconds
1962 4x100 relay 400 seconds
1964 60 yards 6.0 seconds
1965 100 yards 9.1 seconds

1971 Order of Canada

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1940.

Location. 49° 17.897′ N, 123° 7.152′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on Stanley Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2238 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver BC V6G 3E2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hallelujah Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Nine O'Clock Gun (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chehalis Cross (about 120 meters away); Downtown Skyline (about 150 meters away); Chief Skedans Mortuary Pole (about 150 meters away); Indian Totem Poles (about 150 meters away); Ga'akstalas (about 150 meters away); Thunderbird House Post (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Also see . . .
1. Harry Jerome (Wikipedia).

Overview: "Harry" Winston Jerome OC (September 30, 1940 – December 7, 1982) was a Canadian track and field sprinter and physical education teacher. He won a bronze medal at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo and set a total of seven world records over the course of his career.

(Submitted on November 12, 2023.)

2. Harry Jerome (BC Black History Awareness Society).

Excerpt: Harry Winston Jerome devoted his time to the well-being of children. A remarkable athlete, his renown in athletics tends to
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

2. Harry Winston Jerome Marker
overshadow the work he did in other areas of his life. Besides his success in the athletic arena, he was a tireless promoter of sports among young people and is among the small number of Blacks across Canada to receive the Order of Canada. Perhaps some of those his career has inspired will find it easier reaching the top because of Harry Jerome.

(Submitted on November 12, 2023.)

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

3. Harry Winston Jerome Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

4. Harry Winston Jerome Marker

Ran the hundred metres in 10.0 seconds (hand timed) and became the first Canadian to officially hold a world track record - BC Black History Awareness Society

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.