John_Barrett_(athlete)

James Barrett (athlete)

James Barrett (athlete)

Irish track and field athlete

James Joseph Barrett (17 December 1879 – 27 July 1942) 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 worked as a Royal Irish Constabulary officer. He was the brother of Edward Barrett.[1]

In 1908 he participated in the Greek discus throw event and in the shot put competition but in both contests his result is unknown.

References

  1. [1]
    "James Barrett". Olympedia. Retrieved 14 March 2021.


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