Long before Ben Johnson or Donovan Bailey, Harry Jerome was Mr. Canada and the world’s fastest man and one of our best-known athletes despite an injury-prone career. Jerome was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and as a young boy moved to North Vancouver at age 12. Jerome earned a master's degree in physical education (University […]

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