About Harry Kerr
Lived 1879 – 1951 (aged 72). Harry Kerr was a New Zealand and Australian athletics competitor.
Henry Edward Kerr (28 January 1879 – 17 May 1951) was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in walking events. He competed for Australasia in the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London in the 3500 metre walk where he won the bronze medal. This was the first time a New Zealand-born person had won an Olympic medal.
Biography
Kerr was born in Taranaki but returned to win two more national titles in 1925 at the age of 46. A shield for the winning team was presented by Kerr's daughter-in-law. It was proposed that this become an annual event,
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Kerr?
New Zealand athlete (1879-1951)
When was Harry Kerr born?
Harry Kerr was born on 28 January 1879 in Taranaki Region.
When did Harry Kerr die?
Harry Kerr died on 17 May 1951 in Taranaki Region.
What was Harry Kerr's occupation?
Harry Kerr was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Harry Kerr?
Harry Kerr was New Zealand and Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Kerr (race walker)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Kerr. https://biography.guide/harry-kerr/
MLA: "Harry Kerr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-kerr/.
Chicago: "Harry Kerr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-kerr/.
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