About Tony Barton
Born 1969. Tony Barton is an American athletics competitor.
Orrin Anthony Barton (born October 17, 1969) is an American retired high jumper.
Barton was born in Washington, D.C. He finished fifth at the 1992 World Cup, won the 1993 Summer Universiade, finished eighth at the 1993 World Championships, won the bronze medal at the 1995 World Indoor Championships and seventh at the 1995 World Championships. At one time he was the third-ranked high jumper in the world and number one in the United States.
Bartin competed for the Virginia State Trojans track and field and the George Mason Patriots track and field teams in the NCAA.
His personal best jump is 2.32 metres, achieved in June 1992 in New Orleans. He also had 8.16 metres in the long jump.
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Who is Tony Barton?
American high jumper
When was Tony Barton born?
Tony Barton was born on 17 October 1969 in Washington, D.C..
What is Tony Barton's occupation?
Tony Barton is an athletics competitor.
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Tony Barton is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tony Barton (athlete)
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