John Barry

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Burke Alexander•Barry
Used nameJohn•Barry
Born27 January 1880 in Gallatin, Texas (USA)
Died10 January 1937 in Sturgis, South Dakota (USA)
Measurements171 cm
AffiliationsUS Army, (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

John Barry was a career military man who eventually reached the rank of colonel. He was a noted horseman, and was commandant of the Fourth Cavalry Regiment stationed at Fort Meade, then in South Dakota. In addition to his two Olympic riding appearances, he was in charge of organizing the equestrian events at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) USA John Barry
Individual, Men (Olympic) Singlen =14
Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) USA John Barry
Individual, Men (Olympic) Raven 16
Team, Men (Olympic) Raven / United States 4
1924 Summer Olympics Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) USA John Barry
Individual, Men (Olympic) Nigra 25
Team, Men (Olympic) Nigra / United States AC
Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) USA John Barry
Individual, Men (Olympic) Miss America DNF
Team, Men (Olympic) Miss America / United States AC