Harry Jerome

Runner

Birthday September 30, 1940

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE Dec 7, 1982 (42)

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About

Sprinter who won bronze in the 100 meters at the 1964 Olympics and also won gold in the 100 meters at the 1967 Pan American Games.

Before Fame

He ran track at the University of Oregon.

Trivia

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

Family Life

His grandfather John Howard represented Canada in the 1912 Olympics.

Associated With

Bill Bowerman was his coach at Oregon.