Henry Barker (athlete)
British athlete
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Henry Barker (8 June 1871 – March 1944) was a British middle-distance runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 8 June 1871 Worsbrough, South Yorkshire, England |
| Died | March 1944 (aged 72) Oldham, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Middle-distance running |
| Club | Salford Harriers |
Biography
Barker was born in Worsbrough, South Yorkshire and was a member of the Salford Harriers,[3] where he became sub captain and in addition to athletics, won awards for swimming, wrestling, shooting and walking.[4] He started racing in cross country and competed in the 1901 English National Cross Country Championships.[5] Barker raced primarily over the one mile and steeplechase. He finished third behind Joseph English and Arthur Robertson in the steeplechase event at the 1907 AAA Championships.[6][7][8]
Barker represented the Great Britain team at the 1908 Olympic Games in London,[9][10] where he participated in the men's 3200 metres steeplechase competition. In his heat he was eliminated by Canadian William Galbraith after stopping with an injury.[5]