Herb Barten
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Herbert Otto "Herb"•Barten |
| Used name | Herb•Barten |
| Born | 13 January 1928 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | Michigan Wolverines, Ann Arbor (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Herb Barten was the AAU 800 champion in 1948 and runner-up in 1949. He ran for the University of Michigan, and won five individual Big Ten championships from 1946-49 as a middle-distance runner. Barten finished fourth in the 1948 Olympic 800 metre race. He retired after that race and eventually settled in South Carolina.
Personal Bests: 880y – 1:49.8 (1949); Mile – 4:14.6 (1948).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Herb Barten | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 |