Vern Barberis

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVerdi "Vern"•Barberis
Used nameVern•Barberis
Born27 June 1928 in Melbourne, Victoria (AUS)
Died6 January 2005 in Albury, New South Wales (AUS)
Measurements67, 68 kg
Affiliations?, Victoria, (AUS)
NOC Australia
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Vern Barberis won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 1950 British Empire (Commonwealth) Games, and in 1954, won a Commonwealth gold medal. In addition to his Olympic bronze medal, he placed fourth at the 1953 World Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Weightlifting AUS Vern Barberis
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1956 Summer Olympics Weightlifting AUS Vern Barberis
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 11

Special Notes