Jan Barnard

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohannes Hendrikus "Jan"•Barnard
Used nameJan•Barnard
Born21 October 1929 in Lichtenburg, North West (RSA)
Died21 October 2012 in Pretoria, Gauteng (RSA)
Measurements175 cm / 59 kg
NOC South Africa

Biography

Jan Barnard had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Marathon, 3rd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Marathon.

Personal Best: Mar – 2-21:38 (1956).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Athletics RSA Jan Barnard
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
Marathon, Men (Olympic) DNF

Special Notes