July 10, 1922 - Herb McKenley is born

Today is Thursday, July 10, 2025, and on this day in 1922, Jamaican sprinter Herb McKenley was born.

 

In this episode we'll learn about his early years, discuss his versatile and record-shattering career as a professional runner, and hear how his contributions led to Jamaica becoming the track and field powerhouse that it is today.

 

 

This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, Rob on the Run ⁠⁠here⁠⁠, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.

 

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Bibliography:

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• ⁠https://www.trackandfieldjamaica.com/team/herb-mckenley⁠

• ⁠https://worldathletics.org/news/news/world-record-breaker-herb-mckenley-passes-awa-1⁠

• ⁠https://jis.gov.jm/information/famous-jamaicans/herbert-henry-mckenley/⁠

• ⁠https://joa.org.jm/olympic_athlete/herb-mckenley/⁠

• ⁠https://www.jamaicaexperiences.com/blogs/details/article/top-10-jamaican-track-and-field-athletic-stars⁠

• ⁠https://nlj.gov.jm/Herb_Mckenley.pdf⁠

• ⁠https://pennrelays.com/sports/2023/2/8/records-results.aspx⁠