1990

1990

In one of the most exciting finishes in the history of the Harry Jerome meet, Newfoundland’s Paul McCloy outsprinted Vancouver-based Paul Williams to win the men’s 10,000 metres in rainy conditions at Swangard Stadium. Calling the race the “deepest 10,000-metre field in Canadian history,” McCloy edged Williams after a fierce 200-metre sprint to the wire, winning in 28:19.43 with Williams just eight-hundredths of a second behind. Kenyan Kip Kimeli took third. American record holder Steve Scott edged Canada’s Colin Mathieson in the men’s 1,500 metres while Winnipeg’s Chris Weber proved the surprise winner of the men’s 3,000 in prevailing over Kenyan star Charles Cheruyiot and American runner Sydney Maree. Calgary’s Jillian Richardson won the women’s 200 metres despite the soggy conditions.