Trevor Barron
American race walker
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Trevor Barron (born September 30, 1992) is an American race walker who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, finishing 26th in the 20 km race walk, the best American finish in history for the event.[1] He attended Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
BornSeptember 30, 1992
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Country
United States
United States| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1992 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | Racewalking |
| Club | New York Athletic Club (NYAC) |
| Coached by | Tim Seaman |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 20,000 m walk: 1:23:00.10 20 km walk: 1:22:12 |
Major competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States | ||||||
| 2009 | World Youth Championships | Brixen, Italy | 4th | 10,000 m walk | 42:22.79 | |
| 2010 | World Junior Championships | Moncton, Canada | 7th | 10,000 m walk | 41:50.29 | |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 23rd | 20 km walk | 1:24:33 | |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 26th | 20 km walk | 1:22:46 | |
