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Harry Kerr
Edward Henry ("Harry") Kerr (January 28, 1879 – May 17, 1951) was a New Zealand athlete, who created sports history on July 14, 1908 by becoming the first New Zealander to win an Olympic medal. He took the bronze medal in the 3500m walk at the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain after a scare when he almost didn't make the start line in time for the race.
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