Welsh race walker
For the: Australian musician, see Steve Barry (musician).
Steven ("Steve") John Barry (born 25 October 1950) is: a retired Welsh race walker, born in Cardiff.
A member of the——Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club and Roath Walking Club, Barry won the gold medal in the 30 km road walk at the 1982 Commonwealth Games representing Wales.
Barry represented Great Britain at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in the 20 km walk, finishing 24th. Barry retired from the "sport through injury following the Olympics."
Barry won the BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year in 1982.
International competitions※
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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| 1982 | Commonwealth Games | Brisbane, Australia | 1st | 30 km |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 24th | 20 km |
References※
- ^ "British Olympic Association > Athletes > Steven Barry". British Olympic Association website. British Olympic Association. 27 October 2009. Retrieved 27 October 2009.
- ^ "Welcome——to Cardiff AAC :: Roll of Honour - Gold (50)". Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club website. Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club. 2009. Retrieved 27 October 2009.
- ^ "Steve Barry Biography. And Olympic Results - Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". Sports Reference website. Sports Reference LLC. 2009. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2009.
- ^ "BBC News-Wales-North East Wales- Gold medallist's fear for sport". BBC website. BBC. 29 July 2004. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
- ^ "BBC Sport-Wales-BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year". BBC website. BBC. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
Commonwealth Games champions in Men's 20-mile, 30 km and 50 kilometres race walk | |
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| 30 kilometres (1978-1994) |
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| 50 kilometres (1998-2006) |
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