Barry Watson (athlete)
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Barrington ("Barry") Watson (born 13 February 1944) is a former Great British Olympian and long-distance runner.[1] He came 45th in the marathon in the 1976 Summer Olympics.[2] In 1977, he came second behind Steve Ovett in the first Dartford half marathon.[3]
In 2005, he helped to establish the Somme Poppy Marathon.[4] He was born in Poole, Dorset, England.[2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  United Kingdom |
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| 1976 | Olympic Games | Montréal, Canada | 45th | Marathon | 2:28:32 |
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