Barry Watson (athlete)

Barrington ("Barry") Watson (born 13 February 1944) is a former Great British Olympian and long-distance runner.[1] He came 45th in the marathon in the 1976 Summer Olympics.[2] In 1977, he came second behind Steve Ovett in the first Dartford half marathon.[3]

In 2005, he helped to establish the Somme Poppy Marathon.[4] He was born in Poole, Dorset, England.[2]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  United Kingdom
1976 Olympic Games Montréal, Canada 45th Marathon 2:28:32

References

  1. ↑ "Barrington Watson". British Olympic Association. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  2. 1 2 "Barry Watson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  3. ↑ "RW Race Report - Dartford Half-Marathon". Runners World. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  4. ↑ "Marathon effort for fallen heroes". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 2012-03-28.


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