Barry Williams

Birth dateMar 5, 1947

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Barry Williams is a United Kingdom thrower, born on March 5, 1947. He competes primarily in the HT.

His personal bests include 73.86 in the HT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts

Hammer Throw

73.86

1976 season best

73.86

Jul 1, 1976 · Blacksburg, VA (USA)

Age

79 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Hammer Throw 73.86 (#561 all-time), 1976 season best 73.86 (Jul 1, 1976, Blacksburg, VA (USA)) · 79 years old

Personal bests

73.86

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1976	HT	73.86	-	Jul 1, 1976	↓	Blacksburg, VA (USA)
1974	HT	68.80	-	Jul 28, 1974	↓	Middlesbrough (GBR)
1973	HT	71.26	-	Sep 8, 1973	↓	Edinburgh (GBR)
1972	HT	69.42	-	Sep 16, 1972	↓	Edinburgh (GBR)
1971	HT	60.56	-	Aug 13, 1971	↓	Helsinki European Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	73.86	-	Jul 1	Blacksburg, VA

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	68.80	-	Jul 28	Middlesbrough

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	71.26	-	Sep 8	European Cup Final, Edinburgh

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	69.42	-	Sep 16	Edinburgh
HT	68.18	-	Sep 7	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
HT	66.32	-	Sep 4	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	60.56	-	Aug 13	Helsinki European Championships
HT	60.56	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships

FAQ

What is Barry Williams's Hammer Throw personal best?

Barry Williams's Hammer Throw personal best is 73.86, set on Jul 1, 1976 in Blackburn (GBR), #561 on the all-time list.

Which events does Barry Williams compete in?

Barry Williams competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Barry Williams perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 73.86, set on Jul 1, 1976 in Blacksburg, VA (USA).