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The Jerome Classic is Canada’s stage for track and field. The home of where racing legends find flight, this annual event in June has hosted Olympic athletes such as Damien Warner, Andre de Grasse, Melissa Bishop, Evan Dunfee and others. Inspired by Olympian Harry Jerome, the Jerome Classic is where speed reigns and strength launches athletes into motion.
Events
The Jerome Classic is Canada’s best track and field event, first held in 1964, titled as the ‘The International Olympic Preview’, and held annually since 1984. As a true track and field Classic, events include track sprints, hurdles, middle distances, jumps and throws. In addition, the event hosts a Special Olympics 100m and Youth Relays.
In the News
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Who to Watch
Coming Soon!
2024 was an epic year at the Jerome Classic with four Meet records set by stars Kieran Lumb, 1500m in 3:34.53, Thomas Fafard, 3000m in 7:41.20, Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, 5000m in 15:17.48, plus Rajindra Campbell with a 21.54m shot put. View the 2024 Results.
Overall, the 2024 event welcomed athletes from more than 35 countries.
July
Next:
Tuesday, July 15, 2024, at Swangard Stadium, Burnaby
Also part of Athletics Canada’s National Track and Field Tour, the Jerome Classic is on the World Athletics Continental Tour.
Burnaby – Swangard
Burnaby, BC
6100 Boundary Rd
Burnaby, BC, V5S 3R2
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Here, athletes find flight. Leveraging the legacy of the Jerome family, the Jerome Classic helps to inspire Canada’s top athletes through world class international track and field competition right here at home.