Harry Winston Jerome, Bronze memorial statue in Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada
The Harry Winston Jerome memorial is a bronze statue showing a sprinter captured mid-stride, located along the Stanley Park seawall near Brockton Point. The figure stands in a dynamic running pose with the water and natural parkland as its backdrop.
The statue honors a sprinter who won bronze at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and set seven world records in sprint distances. His achievements made him one of Canada's most celebrated track and field athletes of his era.
The inscription by Sir Walter Scott at the base speaks to determination and resilience. Visitors passing by often stop to read the words and reflect on what they mean about human effort and achievement.
The statue sits along the Stanley Park seawall path, positioned between the Nine O'Clock Gun and the First Nations totem poles. The location is easily accessible on foot and the wide waterfront path makes it simple to visit while exploring the park.
An annual track and field competition called the Harry Jerome International Track Classic keeps his legacy alive with athletes from around the world. The event held at Swangard Stadium continues to inspire new generations of sprinters and distance runners.
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