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
[edit]| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  Bahamas | |||||
| 1966 | Central American and Caribbean Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 11th | Long jump | 6.79 m |
| 1st | Triple jump | 15.76 m | |||
| 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
[edit]- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Tim Barrett's obituary
- ↑ "Triple jump at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
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