Tim Barrett (triple jumper)

Timothy Edward A. Barrett (16 March 1948 – 20 January 2023) was a Bahamian triple jumper who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was born in Nassau, Bahamas.[1][2]

Barrett was an All-American jumper for the USC Trojans track and field team, finishing 3rd in the triple jump at the 1968 NCAA University Division outdoor track and field championships.[3]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the Bahamas
1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Kingston, Jamaica 4th Triple jump 15.73 m
1967 Pan American Games Winnipeg, Canada 10th Triple jump 14.40 m
1968 Olympic Games Mexico City, Mexico 20th (q) Triple jump 15.79 m
1970 Central American and Caribbean Games Panama City, Panama 5th Triple jump 15.32 m
1971 Central American and Caribbean Championships Kingston, Jamaica 3rd Triple jump 15.32 m
Pan American Games Cali, Colombia 6th 4 × 100 m relay 40.92 s
5th Triple jump 15.75 m
1972 Olympic Games Munich, West Germany 27th (q) Triple jump 15.51 m

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tim Barrett". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  2. ^ Tim Barrett's obituary
  3. ^ "Triple jump at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024.


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