Barry Williams
British hammer thrower
About Barry Williams
Born 1947. Barry Williams is a British hammer thrower.
Barry Williams (born 5 March 1947) is a British retired international athlete who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Biography Williams, a member of the Liverpool Harriers, represented England and won a bronze medal in the hammer throw, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Williams finished second behind Howard Payne in the hammer throw event at the 1971 AAA Championships but the following year became the British hammer throw champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1972 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards Williams represented Great Britain at the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich, where he participated in the men's hammer throw.
Williams was on the podium twice more at the AAAs in 1973 and 1974 and sandwiched in between he competed in the hammer throw again at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Who is Barry Williams?
British hammer thrower
When was Barry Williams born?
Barry Williams was born on 5 March 1947.
What is Barry Williams's occupation?
Barry Williams is a hammer thrower.
What nationality is Barry Williams?
Barry Williams is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Barry Williams (athlete)
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