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| What is the World Record for the 200 meter Hurdles? Posted: 16 May 2010 03:25 AM PDT  With all the hype over Tyson Gay's attempt in breaking Tommie Smith's 200 meter straightaway World Record of 19.5, lost in the hype is the potential 200 meter Hurdles World Record. The 200 meter hurdles WR is really the "equivalent" 220 yard hurdles WR, which is approximately 201.2 meters. On April 2, 1960 in a dual meet, Don Styron ran a time of 21.9 (adjusted to 22.14 FAT) for the straightaway 220 yard low hurdles. That record is now over 50 years old! Now that's old! (Wait a minute.. I'm almost 50 years old!) For some perspective, Jesse Owens ran 22.6 (breaking the previous WR of 23.0 seconds) in the meet where he set or tied 6 World Records in a 45 minute span on May 25, 1935. Recently, the fastest FAT recorded time is 22.55 by Laurent Ottoz of Italy in 1995. Ottoz was a 400mH with a PR of 48.52. In today's Great Manchester City Games, the two contenders with a chance of breaking the WR are Bershawn Jackson and Felix Sanchez. Jackson has a 47.30 PR and a 21.03 200 meter flat PR. The aging Sanchez has PRs of 47.25 and 20.87 respectively. Will Don Styron's 22.14 world record be broken? If you want to see how they make a track on a road surface, see my article on the The Making of Manchester and Temporary Tracks Copyright © 2009 by Speedendurance.com. All Rights Reserved. |
| Harry Winston Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance Posted: 16 May 2010 02:17 AM PDT 
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 100 meter sprint at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Below is the official press release. (Source: www.parkscanada.gc.ca) On May 15, 2010, the national historic significance of Harry Winston Jerome, one of Canada’s greatest track and field athletes of all time, was celebrated. On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley, today announced this new designation recommended by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. "Harry Jerome was a world-class athlete, Olympic medalist and an outstanding advocate of amateur sport and fitness in Canada," said Warawa. "Our Government is proud to recognize his embodiment of the Olympic ideals of determination, achievement, and inclusivity. Harry Jerome has served as a source of pride for many Black Canadians and an inspiration for people across the country." Harry Jerome was one of the fastest men in the world for nearly a decade. He equaled and set numerous Canadian sprint records, as well as several world records. He participated in three Olympic Summer Games (1960, 1964, and 1968), winning a bronze medal in the 100 meter sprint in 1964. Later, he made important contributions to the development and promotion of amateur sport and fitness in Canada. His many honours include receiving the Order of Canada, and induction into the Canada and BC Sports Halls of Fame, Canadian Athletic Hall of Fame, and Canada’s Walk of Fame. "The Jerome family is honoured that Harry is being recognized not just for his achievements as an athlete in the 1950s and 60s that culminated in six world records and Commonwealth, Pan American and Olympic medals; nor are we simply honoured by the recognition this accords him for his role as a civic leader, public servant, and educator in the 1970s and 80s who helped to create our federal Ministry of Sport," said Valerie Jerome, sister of Harry Jerome. "We are honoured because we feel this designation also recognizes the generations of Black Canadians struggle for an equal place in Canada often goes unacknowledged, yet whose determination made both Harry’s career and this honour possible." "Today’s celebration is a fine example of our government’s commitment to honouring Canadians who have contributed to excellence in our country and to ensuring their stories are not forgotten," said Minister Prentice. Harry Jerome’s contributions to Canada have been broad in their scope and long-lasting in their impact. He has inspired not only athletes, but also members of Black communities across Canada. I am delighted to know that his story will be told to future generations."
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