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George Kerr (runner) was born on 16 October, 1937 in Hanover Parish, Jamaica, is a Jamaican athlete (1937–2012). Discover George Kerr (runner)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?

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Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 16 October, 1937
Birthday 16 October
Birthplace Hanover Parish, Jamaica
Date of death 15 June, 2012
Died Place Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality Jamaica

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George Kerr (runner) Height, Weight & Measurements

At 74 years old, George Kerr (runner) height is 180 cm and Weight 70 kg.

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Height 180 cm
Weight 70 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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George Kerr (runner) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Kerr (runner) worth at the age of 74 years old? George Kerr (runner)’s income source is mostly from being a successful athlete. He is from Jamaica. We have estimated George Kerr (runner)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1937

George Ezekiel Kerr (16 October 1937 – 15 June 2012) was a Jamaican athlete who competed in the 400 and 800 metres.

1958

In 1958 he won a bronze in the 4 × 440 yards relay.

1960

He competed for the British West Indies at the 1960 Summer Olympics, where he won the bronze medal in the 800 metres.

He then teamed up with Keith Gardner, Malcolm Spence and James Wedderburn to win the bronze medal in the 4×400 metres relay.

1962

In 1962, he became the first Jamaican athlete to have the national flag flown in recognition of winning a gold when he won double gold in the 400 m and 800 m at the Central American and Caribbean Games held at Kingston's National Stadium.

He won gold medals in the 440 yards and in the 4 × 440 yards relay and silver in the 880 yards in 1962.

1964

At the 1964 Olympics, representing Jamaica, he finished fourth both in the 800 m and the 4 × 400 m relay.

He broke the Olympic record for the 800 m in the semi-finals but lost the bronze by less than one-tenth of a second with 1:45.9, his fastest ever time.

Kerr won five medals at three Commonwealth Games.

1966

His final medal, a bronze for the 880 yards, came in 1966 in Kingston, Jamaica.

2012

On 4 June 2012, Kerr had a heart attack and underwent heart surgery at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

He remained in the intensive care unit until he succumbed to complications.

He had a wife, Fay Kerr, five children, Karyn, Margaret, Roger, Candice and William and seven grandchildren.