Steve Barnett
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Steven William "Steve"•Barnett |
| Used name | Steve•Barnett |
| Born | 6 June 1943 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 191 cm / 86 kg |
| Affiliations | Cal State Long Beach |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Steve Barnett made his Olympic début in 1968 when the United States finished in fifth place. In 1972 he again played as goalkeeper and had an outstanding tournament as the Americans won their first Olympic water polo medals since 1932. Barnett also won a gold medal at the 1967 and 1971 Pan American Games. He graduated from Long Beach State in 1965 with a degree in physical education and later became a teacher.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | USA |
Steve Barnett | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | United States | 5 | ||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | USA |
Steve Barnett | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | United States | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (2–0–0 1967 Winnipeg WAP gold; 1971 Cali WAP gold)