This Is Your Life Olympic Champions - Jesse Owens and Duke Kahanamoku February is Black History Month in the USA and Canada. In the UK, it is celebrated in October. I’m not sure how many readers remember the TV show This is Your Life with Ralph Edwards. It was aired on Black and White … [Read more...] about This Is Your Life – Jesse Owens
100 Yards
What is the World Record for 100 Yards?
In an attempt to draw more fans to the sport, we are seeing successful attempts at obscure world records. Why? Everyone wants to witness a world record. Winning isn’t enough for the average fans. I wrote about chasing obscure indoor world records last year. This year, we … [Read more...] about What is the World Record for 100 Yards?
Harry Winston Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
Harry Jerome concurrently held or equaled 4 World Records from 1960-65 (60 yard, 100 yards, 100 meters, 4×100m). He attended the University of Oregon on a track scholarship from 1960 to 1964 under the tenure of Bill Bowerman’s of NIKE fame. He also won a bronze medal in the … [Read more...] about Harry Winston Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
Canada’s Harry Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
There will be a ceremony naming Harry Jerome as a Person of National Historical Significance on Saturday May 15th at 9:00 AM at the Harry Jerome statue located on the Stanley Park Seawall (see photo below). As well, they will also name the Canadian Landmark in his honour. Other famous runners … [Read more...] about Canada’s Harry Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
How Fast can Usain Bolt run 100 Yards?
This article is aimed for readers born before 1960 when running 100 yards was the norm, especially in the USA. There has been a lot of buzz on how fast Usain Bolt could run a 40 yard dash, which were fuelled by the Chris Johnson’s recent 40 yard challenge to determine the World’s Fastest Man. … [Read more...] about How Fast can Usain Bolt run 100 Yards?
