Kevin Barry

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameKevin Gerard•Barry
Used nameKevin•Barry
Born10 November 1920 in Charleville, Cork (IRL)
Died25 March 2002 in Warrensville Heights, Ohio (USA)
AffiliationsArmy Equitation School, Dublin (IRL)
NOC Ireland

Biography

Cork-native Kevin Barry was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 31st Battalion, and later joining the Army Equitation School. In 1951 he was the winner of the King George V Cup on Ballyneety in show jumping and in 1956 was a member of the Irish equestrian team that competed in Stockholm. He retired in 1963 at the rank of commandant and as second-in-command at the School.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Equestrian Olympics Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) IRL Kevin Barry
Individual, Open (Olympic) Ballyneety 18
Team, Open (Olympic) Ballyneety / Ireland 7

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1956 Equestrian Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony IRL Kevin Barry