Statue of Harry Jerome facts for kids
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| Artist | Jack Harman |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Harry Jerome |
| Dimensions | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 49°17′54″N 123°07′09″W / 49.29823°N 123.11911°W | |
The Harry Jerome statue is an outdoor sculpture made of bronze in 1986. It was created by an artist named Jack Harman. This artwork honors Harry Jerome, a famous Canadian track and field runner. You can find the statue in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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About the Harry Jerome Statue
This special statue is about 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall. It was made to celebrate Harry Jerome's amazing career as a runner. The sculpture shows him at the very end of a race, leaning forward as if he's just crossed the finish line. It captures his speed and determination.
History of the Sculpture
When the Statue Was Unveiled
The Harry Jerome sculpture was officially shown to the public in 1988. It quickly became a well-known landmark in Stanley Park.
Fun Facts and Events
Over the years, a few interesting things have happened with the statue:
- In 2015, someone put an Iron Man helmet on the statue. People thought it might have been a prank or a way to promote a new superhero movie.
- Sadly, the special plaque that explained who Harry Jerome was and what the statue meant was taken in 2016.
- In 2019, an artist named Moya Garrison-Msingwana created a Google Doodle to celebrate Harry Jerome's birthday. This artwork was partly inspired by the famous statue. A Google Doodle is a temporary change to the Google logo on its homepage, often celebrating holidays, events, or famous people.
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