2008 VANCOUVER SUN
HARRY JEROME INTERNATIONAL TRACK CLASSIC

The 2008 Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic is one of four meets in the PacifiCanada Track and Field series slated for June 15-21. The annual series (www.pacificanada.ca) provides international and Olympic level competition opportunities for track and field athletes.

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Latest Press Releases

June 23, 2008 - Canadian Athletes Take Several Steps Closer To The Beijing Olympics

Canadian athletes took several steps closer to the Beijing Olympics when 16 marks set during the PacifiCanada Track and Field Series exceeded the tough standards set by the Canadian Olympic Committee and Athletics Canada.

Gary Reed of Kamloops, the Silver Medalist in the 2007 World Championship in the 800m showed his consistency by getting the A+ standard twice in 3 days. He won in Victoria and with one days rest improved on his time by winning again at the Jerome Classic.

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June 21, 2008 - Meet Headliner Reed A Runaway Winner At Swangard

Canadian 800-metre record holder Gary Reed showcased the power that earned him a 2007 world championship silver medal, winning the men's 800 metres Saturday in what was a day of highlights and emotion at the 25th annual Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic.

Victoria-based Reed was a runaway winner in the two-lap event at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium, recording his second season-best time in as many days with a 1:45.44 effort. Andrew Ellerton of Sudbury, Ont., took second at 1:46.50 followed by Switzerland's Ueli Albert in 1:48.46.

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June 21, 2008 - Milne Secures Olympic Standard With Surprise Victory

June 18, 2008 - World Junior Standard No Longer An Issue For Swartz

June 17, 2008 - Smith Inspires Youngsters To Run, Jump And Throw

June 16, 2008 - Fine Field Set To Contest Jerome Men's 1,500 Metres

June 16, 2008 - Olympic Standards Fall In Richmond

June 13, 2008 - Women Chase Olympic 1,500-metre Standard

June 10, 2008 - Harry Jerome: His Indomitable Spirit Endures In The Meet That Bears His Name

June 05, 2008 - Jerome Meet Discus Record Poised To Fall

June 03, 2008 - Jerome Meet Organizers Celebrate Silver Anniversary

May 27, 2008 - World Silver Medallist Reed Inspires Next Generation Of Track And Field Competitors

May 27, 2008 - Community Leaders Discuss Value Of Sport Beyond The Finish Line