| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male | |
| Full name | James Joseph•Barrett | |
| Used name | James•Barrett | |
| Born | 17 December 1879 in Rahela, Ballyduff, Kerry |  IRL |
| Died | 27 July 1942 (aged 62 years 7 months 10 days) in St. Pancras, England |  GBR |
| Affiliations | Polytechnic Harriers — Westminster, England | GBR |
| NOC | Great Britain | GBR |
| Nationality | Ireland |
James Barrett was an Irish member of the Polytechnic Harriers and the brother of the tug-of-war Olympic gold medalist, Ned. John Barrett was the Irish shot put champion seven times (IAAA - 1903, 1906-08, 1911; and GAA in 1902), and he won the AAA title in 1911 and 1923. He also briefly held the world record for the 28-lb. and 48-lb. shot put. At the 1908 Olympics he failed to do himself justice after an American competitor accidentally dropped a shot on his foot. His career was a policeman with the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Personal Best: SP – 13.88 (1904).
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
IRL |
James Barrett | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | |||||||
| Discus Throw (Greek Style), Men (Olympic) |
