John Barrett (athlete)
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John James Barrett was an Irish track and field athlete
who represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rahela, Ballyduff
, County Kerry
, Ireland
and was the twin brother of Edward Barrett.
In 1908 he participated in the Greek discus throw event
and in the shot put competition
but in both contests his result is unknown.
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
who represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rahela, Ballyduff
Ballyduff
Four villages in the Republic of Ireland, and a housing estate in Northern Ireland, are named Ballyduff.*Ballyduff, County Kerry*Ballyduff, County Waterford near Lismore, County Waterford...
, County Kerry
County Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and was the twin brother of Edward Barrett.
In 1908 he participated in the Greek discus throw event
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's Greek discus
The men's Greek-style discus throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 18, 1908. In the Greek-style event, throwers hurled the discus from atop a rectangular platform raised above the ground. Throwing...
and in the shot put competition
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put
The men's shot put was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 16, 1908.25 shot putters from eight nations competed.-Records:...
but in both contests his result is unknown.