Kevin Barry
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Kevin Gerard•Barry |
| Used name | Kevin•Barry |
| Born | 10 November 1920 in Charleville (IRL) |
| Died | 25 March 2002 in Warrensville Heights, Ohio (USA) |
| Affiliations | Army 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 |