Famous Black Canadians: 1/10: Harry Jerome

In celebration of Black History Month 2020, we've decided to put together this video series on ten famous black Canadians who helped shape our country into what it is today. Long before Ben Johnson or Donovan Bailey hit the track, Harry Jerome was Mr. Canada and the world’s fastest man. He was also one of the Great White North's best-known athletes despite an injury-prone career. Born in Prince Albert, Sask., and residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, he won a bronze medal at the 1964 Olympics, and gold at the 1966 Commonwealth Games. His first world record was the 100-metre sprint, which he ran in 10 seconds flat.