I loved running because where I placed had nothing to do with my colour: Olympian Valerie Jerome

Sprinter Valerie Jerome was often the only Black athlete in races in Canada in the 1960s. The track was where she felt most like herself.

I loved running because where I placed had nothing to do with my colour: Olympian Valerie Jerome
A woman lunges to the finish line in a race as other athletes train in the background.

Sprinter Valerie Jerome was often the only Black athlete in races in Canada in the 1960s. The track was where she felt most like herself.