Michael Barnett
- Born
- May 21, 1961 (65 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Michael H. Barnett (born May 21, 1961) is an American athlete who competes in the javelin. He competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, finishing 7th. Following the prime of his athletic career, Barnett went into coaching at Azusa Pacific University. He coached decathlete Bryan Clay to the 2008 gold medal in the decathlon. He also was part of the track and field team in the Spanish club Larios A.A.M. now named Asociación Atlética Moratalaz, directed by Rafael Pajaron.
Personal best · Javelin Throw82.08
1996 season best74.94Apr 20, 1996 · Walnut, CA
As of Oct 28, 2026: Javelin Throw 82.08 (#284 all-time), 1996 season best 74.94 (Apr 20, 1996, Walnut, CA (USA)) · 65 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | JT | 74.94 | – | Apr 20, 1996 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1995 | JT | 76.98 | – | Jul 30, 1995 | Colorado Springs, CO (USA) |
| 1994 | JT | 76.94 | – | Jun 18, 1994 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 1992 | JT | 79.14 | – | Aug 7, 1992 | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1991 | JT | 84.20 | – | Jul 11, 1991 | National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1990 | JT | 77.16 | – | Jun 15, 1990 | Norwalk, CA (USA) |
| 1989 | JT | 80.80 | – | Jun 10, 1989 | Westwood, CA (USA) |
| 1988 | JT | 81.86 | – | May 21, 1988 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |