Former World Pole Vault Champion Shawn Barber passes away at 29

Posted : 19 January 2024

 Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber dies at 29 from medical  complications - Japan Today


Former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber, 29, has passed away at his Texas home due to medical complications.
 
Barber, who held dual Canadian-American citizenship, achieved success by winning gold at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing and setting a Canadian record with his best jump of 6.00 meters in January 2016.
 
His agent, Paul Doyle, expressed the tragedy of losing such a good-hearted person at a young age, and the athletics community mourns the loss of a talented and cheerful pole vaulter.

ADD A COMMENT :

Hot Topics

close button
Please fill captcha :