Jane Barkman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameJane Louise•Barkman (-Brown)
Used nameJane•Barkman
Born20 September 1951 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (USA)
Measurements169 cm / 61 kg
AffiliationsVesper Boat Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 3

Biography

After winning a gold and silver medal at the 1968 Olympics, Jane Barkman retired from competition. However she made a comeback for the 1972 Olympics and was the only member of the 1968 freestyle relay team to win a second gold in that event in 1972. Barkman had won three AAU titles during her competitive days. She later became the women’s swim coach at Princeton.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Jane Barkman
200 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 3 Bronze
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) United States 1 Gold
1972 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Jane Barkman
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) United States 1 Gold

Special Notes