Thomas Barr is a Ireland sprinter, born on July 24, 1992. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400mH.
His personal bests include 21.16 in the 200m, 46.44 in the 400m, 47.97 in the 400mH, 3:01.26 in the 4x400m and 3:09.92 in the 4x400Metre. He has earned 18 gold and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.97 (#65 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 46.44, 2024 season best 48.79 (Jun 20, 2024, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz (POL)) · Last competition: The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris, Aug 2, 2024, 3:12.67 · National record (400 m hurdles) · 34 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 400m | 46.53 | - | May 25, 2024 | ↑ | IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles |
| 2024 | 400m-short-track | 46.88 | - | Feb 7, 2024 | ↑ | TRACK & FIELD Live |
| 2024 | 400mH | 48.79 | - | Jun 20, 2024 | ↑ | 6th Irena Szewińska Memorial, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:09.92 | - | Jun 7, 2024 | ↓ | Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:09.92 | - | Jun 7, 2024 | ↑ | European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
| 2023 | 400m-short-track | 47.99 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i) |
| 2023 | 400m | 47.99 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i) |
| 2023 | 400mH | 49.05 | - | May 27, 2023 | ↑ | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events |
| 2022 | 400mH | 49.15 | - | Jul 16, 2022 | ↑ | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2021 | 400mH | 48.26 | - | Aug 1, 2021 | ↑ | The XXXII Olympic Games |
| 2021 | 4x400m | 3:16.84 | - | May 1, 2021 | ↓ | Stadion Śląski, Chorzów (POL) |
| 2021 | 4x400Metre | 3:16.84 | - | May 1, 2021 | ↑ | World Athletics Relays |
| 2020 | 400m-short-track | 46.44 | - | Feb 12, 2020 | ↑ | AIT Grand Prix |
| 2020 | 400m | 46.44 | - | Feb 12, 2020 | ↑ | AIT Grand Prix |
| 2020 | 400mH | 50.00 | - | Sep 15, 2020 | ↑ | Gala dei Castelli, Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona |
| 2019 | 400m-short-track | 47.05 | - | Feb 13, 2019 | ↑ | AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i) |
| 2019 | 400m | 47.05 | - | Feb 13, 2019 | ↑ | AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i) |
| 2019 | 400mH | 49.02 | - | Sep 28, 2019 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
| 2018 | 200m | 21.16 | +0.9 | Jul 16, 2018 | ↑ | Cork City Sports, Cork |
| 2018 | 200m-short-track | 21.63 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↓ | Irish Indoor Championships |
| 2018 | 200MetresH | 23.19 | +2.0 | May 18, 2018 | - | - |
| 2018 | 400m-short-track | 46.94 | - | Feb 21, 2018 | ↑ | Athlone AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i) |
| 2018 | 400m | 46.94 | - | Feb 21, 2018 | ↑ | Athlone AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i) |
| 2018 | 400mH | 48.31 | - | Aug 9, 2018 | ↑ | European Athletics Championships |
| 2018 | 4x400m | 3:06.55 | - | Aug 10, 2018 | ↓ | European Athletics Championships |
| 2017 | 200m-short-track | 21.70 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↓ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2017 | 200m | 21.70 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2017 | 400m-short-track | 46.87 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2017 | 400m | 46.87 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2017 | 400mH | 48.95 | - | Jun 15, 2017 | ↑ | Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
| 2017 | 4x400m | 3:05.08 | - | Jun 25, 2017 | ↓ | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa |
| 2016 | 200m-short-track | 21.47 | - | Feb 12, 2016 | ↓ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2016 | 200m | 21.47 | - | Feb 12, 2016 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2016 | 400mH | 47.97 | - | Aug 18, 2016 | ↑ | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2016 | 4x400m | 3:04.32 | - | Jul 10, 2016 | ↓ | European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam |
| 2015 | 400m-short-track | 47.22 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2015 | 400m | 47.22 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2015 | 400mH | 48.65 | - | Jun 4, 2015 | ↑ | Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline |
| 2015 | 4x400m | 3:01.26 | - | Aug 29, 2015 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2014 | 400m | 46.97 | - | Feb 7, 2014 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2014 | 400m-short-track | 46.97 | - | Feb 7, 2014 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2014 | 400mH | 48.90 | - | Jun 14, 2014 | ↑ | Genève (SUI) |
| 2014 | 4x400m | 3:01.67 | - | Aug 17, 2014 | ↓ | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
| 2013 | 400m | 47.41 | - | Feb 10, 2013 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2013 | 400m-short-track | 47.41 | - | Feb 10, 2013 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2013 | 400mH | 49.78 | - | Jul 12, 2013 | ↑ | Tampere European U23 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere |
| 2012 | 400m | 49.21 | - | Jul 22, 2012 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2012 | 400m-short-track | 49.31 | - | Feb 4, 2012 | ↑ | Nenagh (IRL) (i) |
| 2012 | 400mH | 50.22 | - | Jun 28, 2012 | ↑ | Helsinki European Championships |
| 2011 | 400mH | 50.06 | - | Aug 7, 2011 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2010 | 400mH | 56.47 | - | Jun 5, 2010 | ↑ | Tullamore (IRL) |
2024
19 performances2023
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 51.07 | - | Sep 4 | Gala dei Castelli, Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona |
400mH | 49.83 | - | Jul 30 | Irish Championships |
400mH | 49.41 | - | Jun 21 | European Athletics Team Championships Third Division, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |
400mH | 49.41 | - | Jun 20 | European Athletics Team Championships Third Division, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |
400mH | 49.82 | - | Jun 13 | Paavo Nurmi Games |
400mH | 49.13 | - | Jun 11 | Folksam Grand Prix Sollentuna, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna |
400mH | 49.52 | - | Jun 4 | FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
400mH | 49.05 | - | May 27 | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events |
400mH | 49.88 | - | May 5 | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
400mH | 49.79 | - | Apr 29 | Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone |
400m-short-track | 47.99 | - | Feb 4 | IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i) |
400m-short-track | 48.13 | - | Jan 28 | Manchester World Indoor Tour, Sportcity Indoor Track, Manchester (i) |
2022
14 performances2021
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 48.26 | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
400mH | 49.02 | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
400mH | 48.26 | - | Aug 1 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
400mH | 49.02 | - | Jul 30 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
400mH | DNF | - | Jul 1 | Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
Honours
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
World Athletics Relays
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
European Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
European Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
European Athletics Team Championships Third Division
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
European Athletics Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
European Athletics Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
European Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
European Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
The XXXI Olympic Games
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Universiade
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
European Athletics Team Championships First League
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Zürich European Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Zürich European Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Irish Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Barr's 400 m hurdles personal best?
Thomas Barr's 400 m hurdles personal best is 47.97, set on Aug 18, 2016 in Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro (BRA), #65 on the all-time list.
Which events does Thomas Barr compete in?
Thomas Barr competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.
How did Thomas Barr perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 48.79, set on Jun 20, 2024 in Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz (POL). Last competition: The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris on Aug 2, 2024, 3:12.67.