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Edward Edmond BarrettBritish wrestler, track and field athlete and tug of war competitor
Date of Birth: 03.11.1880
Country:  Ireland |
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- Edward Barrett, British Wrestler, Athlete, and Tug-of-War Champion
- Olympic Success in 1908
- Greco-Roman wrestling (over 93.0 kg): Reached the quarterfinals.
- Additional Track and Field Events
- Discus throw: Unknown result.
Edward Barrett, British Wrestler, Athlete, and Tug-of-War Champion
Edward Barrett was a prominent British athlete who excelled in wrestling, track and field, and tug-of-war. He achieved significant success at the 1908 and 1912 Olympic Games.
Olympic Success in 1908
At the 1908 London Olympics, Barrett participated in three disciplines:
Greco-Roman wrestling (over 93.0 kg): Reached the quarterfinals.
Freestyle wrestling (over 73.0 kg): Earned a bronze medal after finishing third.
Tug-of-war: Led his team to victory in the semifinals and finals, winning the gold medal.
Additional Track and Field Events
In addition to wrestling and tug-of-war, Barrett competed in several track and field events at the 1908 Games:
Discus throw: Unknown result.
Javelin throw (freestyle): Unknown result.Shot put: Finished in fifth place.
Subsequent Olympic Performance
Barrett returned to the Olympics in 1912 in Stockholm and competed in the heavyweight wrestling category (over 82.5 kg). However, he was eliminated in the first round.
