One of Jamaica's most outstanding sports men,
the Honourable Herbert ‘Herb' McKenley died
Monday at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
He was 85-years-old.
McKenley won a total of four medals including the gold medal in the 4 by 400 meters relay at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
At the same Olympics, he took silver in the 100 and 400 meters after he won silver in the 400 meters at the 1948 Olympics.
He actually ran a new world record in the 400 in 46.0 seconds and clocked 45.9 seconds a month later after retiring from Sports.
The great Herb was coach of several national teams and was president of Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association.
He was 85-years-old.
McKenley won a total of four medals including the gold medal in the 4 by 400 meters relay at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
At the same Olympics, he took silver in the 100 and 400 meters after he won silver in the 400 meters at the 1948 Olympics.
He actually ran a new world record in the 400 in 46.0 seconds and clocked 45.9 seconds a month later after retiring from Sports.
The great Herb was coach of several national teams and was president of Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association.
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