Trevor Barron

Trevor Barron
Personal information
Nickname(s) Tactical Trevor
Nationality American
Born (1992-09-30) September 30, 1992
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Residence Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 160 lb (73 kg)
Sport
Country  United States
Sport Track and field
Event(s) 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

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 currently attends Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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

References

  1. ↑ "Trevor Barron wins men’s 20K race walk and place on US Olympic team". The Washington Post (The Associated Press). 2012-06-30. Archived from the original on 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2012-06-30.

External links

Awards
Preceded by
Bryce Love		 USA Track & Field Youth Athlete of the Year
2010 		Succeeded by
Ajee' Wilson


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