Thomas Barr

Irish Olympic 400m Hurdler, Thomas Barr’s profile has increased as a result of his performance at the Rio Olympic Games  in 2016 when his finished 4^th in the final. His time of 47.97 was a new Irish record and would have won win him a Bronze or Silver medal in any of the last three Olympic Games.

This performance coupled with his positive upbeat attitude,  the likeability factor and a strong social media presence has made him a household name.

2016: Olympic Games 4th in a new Irish Record, in a time that would have won him a medal in the previous three Games

2015: World University Champion |National Athlete of the Year | Named European Athlete of the Month for May | Set New Irish Record

2014: Beat reigning World Champion Jehue Gordon at the Morton Games Meet | Set New Irish Record

Growing up in Dunmore East, with a mum from ‘The Hook’ and a dad from Passage, Thomas was a typical seaside water-baby and he continues his passion for the water today with wake-jumping and water skiing.

He snowboards every year,  enjoying the buzz it gives him and that it allows him to switch off from athletics. He also loves working on his modified car and taking it for a spin at the Tannery Drifters Club in Waterford

From a young age Thomas was interested in the world around him and how things worked preferring to figure things out independently than follow the instructions. Qualified with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Masters Degree in Sports Performance both from the University of Limerick.