Steve Barry Explained
Steven ("Steve") John Barry (born 25 October 1950) is a retired Welsh race walker, born in Cardiff.[1]
A member of the Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club and Roath Walking Club, Barry won the gold medal in the 30 km road walk at the 1982 Commonwealth Games representing Wales.[2] [3]
Barry represented Great Britain at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in the 20 km walk, finishing 24th. Barry retired from the sport through injury following the Olympics.[1] [3] [4]
Barry won the BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year in 1982.[5]
International competitions
1982 | | Brisbane, Australia | 1st | 30 km |
1984 | | Los Angeles, United States | 24th | 20 km | |
Notes and References
- Web site: British Olympic Association > Athletes > Steven Barry. British Olympic Association. 2009-10-27. 2009-10-27. British Olympic Association website.
- Web site: Welcome to Cardiff AAC :: Roll of Honour - Gold (50). Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club. 2009. 2009-10-27. Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club website.
- Web site: Steve Barry Biography and Olympic Results - Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418041403/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ba/steve-barry-1.html. dead. 2020-04-18. Sports Reference LLC. 2009. 2009-10-27. Sports Reference website.
- Web site: BBC News-Wales-North East Wales- Gold medallist's fear for sport. BBC. 2004-07-29. 2009-10-28. BBC website.
- Web site: BBC Sport-Wales-BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year. BBC. 2008-12-08. 2009-10-28. BBC website.