Arthur Barnard

Arthur "Art" Barnard (March 10, 1929 – May 1, 2018) was an American sprinter. He competed mainly in the 110 m hurdles event, winning a bronze medal at the 1952 Olympics.[1] Barnard attended the University of Southern California.[4] Running for La Jolla High School, he finished second in the 120 yard high hurdles at the 1947 CIF California State Meet.[5]

Arthur Barnard
Barnard at the 1952 Olympics
Personal information
Born(1929-03-10)March 10, 1929
Seattle, Washington, U.S.[1]
DiedMay 1, 2018(2018-05-01) (aged 89)[2]
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)110 m, 400 m hurdles
ClubLos Angeles Athletic Club
U.S. Navy
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)110 mH – 14.1 (1952)[1]
400 mH – 53.9 (1954)[3]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Helsinki 110 m hurdles

Masters Track and Field

Barnard continued to compete into the newly emerging Masters division. In July 1970 Barnard (age 41) competed in the 120 yard high hurdles (36" tall) at the 3rd Annual Masters National Outdoor Track and Field Championship in San Diego, California winning in 15.1.[6] Barnard's 15.1 represented a Masters American Record at the time.[7]


References
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  1. Art Barnard. sports-reference.com
  2. Arthur Barnard's obituary
  3. Arthur Barnard. trackfield.brinkster.net
  4. USC OLYMPIANS: 1904–2004 Archived September 16, 2018, at the Wayback Machine, USC Trojans Athletic Department, Accessed August 13, 2008.
  5. California State Meet Results – 1915 to present. lynbrooksports.prepcaltrack.com
  6. 1970 Meet Results. Retrieved November 4, 2020
  7. Masters Progression List. Retrieved November 4, 2020


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