The Harry Jerome Track Classic, the longest-running track and field event in Canada, came to 91原创鈥檚 McLeod Athletic Park on Friday, July 14.

The annual event included a host of track events, including sprinting, relay events, shot put, hammer, and discus throwing, as well as high jump events and wheelchair 100 and 200 metre sprints.

Named after famous B.C. sprinter and Olympic medalist Harry Jerome, the track classic is organized by the Achilles International Track and Field Society.

This year鈥檚 event was part of Athletics Canada鈥檚 National Track and Field Tour, a series of 10 track and field meets scheduled for this year鈥檚 outdoor season.

Part of the goal of the series is to provide meaningful competition opportunities for Canadian athletes, while also welcoming international competitors.

Athletes who took part in Friday鈥檚 event could earn World Ranking points. The tour is also intended to develop athletes for future national team representation.

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