James Barrett (athlete)

James Joseph Barrett (17 December 1879 27 July 1942) was an Irish track and field athlete who represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rahela, Ballyduff, County Kerry, Ireland and worked as a Royal Irish Constabulary officer. He was the brother of Edward Barrett.[1]

In 1908 he participated in the Greek discus throw event and in the shot put competition but in both contests his result is unknown.

References

  1. "James Barrett". Olympedia. Retrieved 14 March 2021.


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