Harry Barrett
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Henry Frederick "Harry"•Barrett |
| Used name | Harry•Barrett |
| Born | 30 December 1879 in Hounslow, England (GBR) |
| Died | 18 December 1927 in Wandsworth, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Polytechnic Harriers, Westminster (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
In only his second race over the full marathon distance, Harry Barrett set a world record (2-42:31) in winning the inaugural Poly Marathon in 1909. His time remained a European best for a further four years during a period of rapid development of the event. This was the only significant performance of his career as he failed to finish the 1908 and 1912 Olympic races and the 1911 Poly.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-42:31.0 (1909).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Harry Barrett | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Harry Barrett | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |