Randy Barnes - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
Explore Randy Barnes net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! American shot putter, who set both indoor and outdoor world records. In this article, we will discover how old is Randy Barnes? Who is Randy Barnes dating now & how much money does Randy Barnes have?
| Name | Randy Barnes |
| First Name | Randy |
| Last Name | Barnes |
| Occupation | Shot Putter |
| Birthday | June 16 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place of Birth | Charleston |
| Home Town | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Mary Lou |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Randy Barnes Biography
Randy Barnes is one of the most popular and richest Shot Putter who was born on June 16, 1966 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Both he and MLB slugger He and MLB slugger Mark McGwire both tested positive for androstenedione during their athletic careers. tested positive for androstenedione in their athletic careers.
Barnes was born in Charleston, West Virginia, grew up in nearby St. Albans, and began putting the shot in high school. In 1985, he put an impressive 20.36 metres (66.8 ft) with the prep shot of 5.4 kilograms (12 lb). After graduating from St. Albans High School in 1985, he attended Texas A&M University where he broke school records (set by Randy Matson) with a put of 21.88 metres (71.8 ft) with the 7.26 kilograms (16.0 lb) full size shot. While at A&M, Randy worked with hall of famer conditioning coach Istvan Javorek.
He went to the 1988 Seoul Olympics where he put 22.39 metres (73.5 ft) and earned a silver medal at only 22. He came second to Ulf Timmermann of East Germany, who put 22.47 metres (73.7 ft). On January 20, 1989, he set a new indoor world record at the Sunkist Invitational in Los Angeles with a put of 22.66 metres (74.3 ft), which was better than his outdoor personal best at the time.
He was born in Charleston West Virginia.
In 1996, he returned to the Olympics and won the gold medal for shot put.
Eric Randolph Barnes (born June 16, 1966) is an American former shot putter who holds both the current outdoor and indoor world records for the event. He won silver at the 1988 Olympics and gold at the 1996 Olympics. As of 2019, both of Barnes’s records still stand. Only three throwers have been within 40 centimetres (16 in) of his outdoor world record since it was set. Barnes was banned for 27 months in 1990 for anabolic steroid usage, before he received a lifetime ban in 1998 after testing positive for androstenedione.
Randy Barnes Net Worth
Randy is one of the richest Shot Putter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Randy Barnes's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
In 1988, he made his Olympic debut by winning the silver medal in shot throw.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Shot Putter |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Barnes later became a long driving competitor, competing to hit a golf ball as far as possible; he qualified for the 2005 World Long Drive Championship.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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At the 1996 Olympic games, Barnes won the gold medal that eluded him 8 years earlier with a come-from-behind 21.62 metres (70.9 ft) put on his final attempt. In 1998, he tested positive for androstenedione, an over-the-counter supplement (famously used by baseball player Mark McGwire) that is banned in track and field. Although Barnes claimed he didn’t know androsten was banned, he was suspended from competition for life.
Who is Randy Barnes Dating?
According to our records, Randy Barnes is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Randy Barnes’s is not dating anyone.
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Randy Barnes height 6 ft 5 in Randy weight 132 kg & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 132 kg |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
On May 20, 1990, he broke Ulf Timmermann’s outdoor record with a put of 23.12 m (75 ft 10 in). Six days later he almost matched his world record, throwing 23.10 m (75 ft 9 ⁄4 in) at the Bruce Jenner Invitational in San Jose. Barnes was banned from competing for 27 months after testing positive for the anabolic steroid methyltestosterone at a competition in Malmö, Sweden on August 7 that same year. He sued to have the suspension overturned, but lost. Due to the suspension, he was unable to compete in the 1992 Olympics.
Facts & Trivia
Randy Ranked on the list of most popular Shot Putter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Randy Barnes celebrates birthday on June 16 of every year.
How far did Randy Barnes throw the shot put?
Earlier this year he took down Barnes’ indoor world record from 1989, recording 22.82 meters. Then, last month, he broke 23 meters for the first time, coming within five inches of the historic heave.
What is the farthest shot put ever thrown?
Reigning Olympic champion Ryan Crouser opened up his title defense in the men’s shot put final with an Olympic record of 22.83 meters on his first throw of the evening.
Who has the shot put world record?
| Men | Ryan Crouser 23.30 m ( 76 ft 51⁄4 in) (2021) |
| Women | Ilona Slupianek 22.41 m ( 73 ft 61⁄4 in) (1980) |
| World Championship records | |
| Men | Joe Kovacs 22.91 m ( 75 ft 13⁄4 in) (2019) |
What is the heaviest shot put ball?
The shot, a metal ball (7.26kg/16lb for men, 4kg/8.8lb for women), is put – not thrown – with one hand.
Did Randy Barnes take steroids?
Barnes was banned for 27 months in 1990 for anabolic steroid usage, before he received a lifetime ban in 1998 after testing positive for androstenedione.
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