Thomas Barr (athlete)
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Thomas Barr (born July 24, 1992 in Waterford) is an Irish track and field athlete who specializes in the hurdles.
International career
In 2014, Barr was a semi-finalist at the 2014 European Athletics Championships in the 400 meter hurdles.[1]
In 2015, Barr finished 3rd at the Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix as part of the 2015 IAAF Diamond League.[2]
Awards
In April 2015, Barr was named the European Athlete of the month for, in part, being part of a national relay record and having a world-best time in the 400 meter hurdles.[3]
Records
Barr holds the Irish national record in the 400 meter hurdles.[4]
Barr was also part of the relay team that set the Irish national record in the 4 × 400 metres relay.[5]
Personal life
Barr is the younger brother of Irish Olympian Jessie Barr.[2]
External links
- Thomas Barr profile at IAAF
References
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